Detached two-storey dwelling at Land To Side Of 129 Raeburn Road, Sidcup

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Bexley Planning Committee on 11 Jun 2026.

25/02545/FULApproved

What was proposed

The application proposed a detached two-storey dwelling, roof alterations including a rear dormer, solar panels, parking, refuse and cycle storage.

“The site has a PTAL of 1a (Very Poor) with one bus route within the specified walking distances for PTAL calculation. The proposals are for the erection of a detached two storey dwelling with conversion of roof space involving alterations to existing roofline, including a dormer extension at rear…”

Officer report

The site and access

The site is on the western side of Raeburn Road, about 50 metres south of Blackfen Road, with access from the residential road.

“The proposal site is located on the western side of Raeburn Road approximately 50m south of its junction with Blackfen Road. Raeburn Road is an unclassified residential access road.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the dwelling would provide an additional family-sized home, use an existing residential plot efficiently and respect the area’s character.

“The proposal would deliver one additional family-sized dwelling in a Sustainable Development Location, making more efficient use of an existing residential plot in line with London Plan policies H1 and H2 and Bexley Local Plan policies SP1, SP2 and DP1. The dwelling is considered to be of an appropriate design and scale, respecting the character of Raeburn Road, and would provide an acceptable standard of accommodation for future occupiers.”

“On balance, the proposal is considered to comply with the development plan and is therefore recommended for approval.”

Officer report

What consultees said

The Highway Authority had no objections subject to conditions, while Environmental Health had no objection to the application.

“The proposals are unlikely to have any significant negative impact on the surrounding highway network and subsequently the Highway Authority has no objections subject to the imposition of the following conditions: -”

“Environmental Health has No Objection on this Application.”

Officer report

What members discussed

The committee discussed the application and noted the report and the Addendum item.

“The Committee discussed the application and noted the report and the Addendum item for this application.”

Minutes

The committee vote

The committee voted by nine votes to one to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation, as amended by the Addendum.

“Following their discussion, the Committee RESOLVED on a vote of 9/1 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them, and as amended by the Addendum.”

Minutes

Conditions attached

The recommendation included conditions covering commencement, approved plans, materials, drainage, parking, visibility, waste, cycle storage, sustainability, water efficiency, privacy and accessibility.

“The materials and finishes to be used for the external surfaces of the proposed building(s)/extension(s) shall be as submitted and in accordance with the approved plans. The scheme shall be carried out in full accordance with those details, as approved.”

“A. Prior to commencement of the development (excluding demolition), a scheme for a Sustainable Drainage System in accordance with the Bexley Sustainable Drainage Design and Evaluation Guide (2018) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

Officer report

Sources

  • Bexley Planning Committee minutes, 11 June 2026
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of Bexley's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Council
Bexley
Date
Thursday 11 June 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Vote
9 for, 1 against
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of the minutes.

This committee's year

51 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 6 against officer advice.

Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.

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