Single-storey side and rear extension at 20 Sandhurst Road, Sidcup
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Bexley Planning Committee on 16 Apr 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought a single-storey side and rear extension measuring about 13.54 metres wide, 4.28 metres deep and 3.20 metres high.
“This application seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey side and rear extension. The proposed extension would have dimensions of approximately 13.54m in width, 4.28m in depth from the existing rearmost elevation and would have a maximum height of 3.20m.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The detached property is in a residential area within the Christ Church Conservation Area, on the north side of Sandhurst Road.
“The application site is a detached property located towards the western end of Sandhurst Road within the Christ Church Conservation Area, on the north side of the road. The surrounding area is residential in character.”
“- Borough Wide Article 4 Direction 2017 (Part 5 Of 5) - Christ Church Conservation Area - Primarily Residential Area - Sustainable Development Location…”
Officer report
Earlier planning permission
Permission was granted in 2024 for a similar extension with roof alterations, but it had not been implemented.
“24/00389/FUL - Erection of a single storey rear and side extension, including alterations to existing roofslope and rear dormer extensions. Granted 02.07.2024.”
Officer report
The conservation view
The conservation assessment raised no objection and concluded that the extension would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area.
“Full consultation responses are provided in Appendix A. A brief summary of the responses is provided below.”
“No objections following assessment as the proposed development is considered to preserve the character and appearance of the Christ Church Conservation Area, in accordance with Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990, both national and local policy, and the guidance outlined within the Christ Church Conservation Area CAAMP.”
Officer report
Objections received
Three objections concerned scale, overbearing effects, overshadowing, light, outlook, privacy, conservation-area harm, vegetation and construction impacts.
“Three objections have been received. In summary, the following objections have been raised.”
“Overdevelopment of the site and concerns regarding scale ➢ Overbearing impact on neighbouring properties ➢ Overshadowing to neighbouring gardens ➢ Loss of light, outlook and views ➢ Loss of privacy to adjoining properties ➢ Harm to the character and appearance of the wider Conservation Area ➢ Potential impact on trees and shrubs ➢ Materials to match existing dwelling ➢ Potential impact on parking and road users due to construction works RELEVANT PLANNING HISTORY”
Officer report
Committee discussion
The committee discussed the application and noted the report together with the addendum.
“The Committee discussed the application and noted the report with the Addendum item.”
Minutes
The committee vote
Members voted unanimously, by 10 votes to nil, to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as amended by the addendum.
“Following their discussion, the Committee RESOLVED on a vote of 10/0 to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them, and as amended by the Addendum.”
Minutes
Sources
- Bexley Planning Committee minutes, 16 April 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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- Committee
- Bexley Planning Committee
- Council
- Bexley
- Date
- Thursday 16 April 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Vote
- 10 for, 0 against
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
- The application (council website)
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