33-35 Alma Road Sidcup Kent DA14 4ED

1. 1.The proposed development, by reason of its height, scale, massing and siting in close proximity to the highway on a prominent corner plot, would result in an unduly dominant, visually intrusive form of development. The proposal would erode the spacious character of Alma Road, create an unacceptable sense of enclosure within the street scene, and fail to integrate satisfactorily with the prevailing pattern of development. Further to this, the constrained size of the plot and scale of the development proposed would result in its layout appearing as a cramped and constrained form of development, indicative of the overdevelopment of this plot. The proposal is therefore contrary to Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework, London Plan Policy D3, and Policies SP7 and DP2 of the Bexley Local Plan (2023).
2. 2.The proposed development would fail to provide a satisfactory standard of residential accommodation for future occupiers. In particular, a number of ground floor units would experience poor outlook and an undue sense of enclosure arising from the close relationship between habitable room windows and adjacent boundary treatments, the private amenity space serving Unit 5 would not be readily accessible as private outdoor amenity space, and no dedicated children's play space or play opportunities have been provided. As such, the proposal would fail to provide a high quality living environment and is contrary to Chapter 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework, Policies D6 and S4 of the London Plan, and Policy DP11 of the Bexley Local Plan (2023).
3. 3.The proposal fails to demonstrate that at least 10% of the dwellings would meet Building Regulations requirement M4(3) (Wheelchair User Dwellings), and no justification has been submitted to demonstrate why compliance cannot be achieved. The development therefore fails to comply with London Plan Policy D7 and the objectives of the National Planning Policy Framework in relation to accessible and inclusive housing.
4. 4.The proposal fails to provide acceptable pedestrian and vehicular visibility splays and no swept path analysis has been provided to demonstrate that all parking spaces can be safely and independently accessed and exited. Therefore, insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that safe and suitable access can be achieved and consequently, it has not been demonstrated that the development could provide an acceptable standard of parking provision or operate safely without detriment to highway and pedestrian safety. The proposal is therefore contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, London Plan Policies T4 and T6, and Policy DP24 of the Bexley Local Plan (2023).
5. 5.The proposal fails to provide acceptable pedestrian and vehicular visibility splays and no swept path analysis has been provided to demonstrate that all parking spaces can be safely and independently accessed and exited. Therefore, insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that safe and suitable access can be achieved and consequently, it has not been demonstrated that the development could provide an acceptable standard of parking provision or operate safely without detriment to highway and pedestrian safety. The proposal is therefore contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework, London Plan Policies T4 and T6, and Policy DP24 of the Bexley Local Plan (2023).
6. 6.The proposed refuse and recycling facilities fail to provide sufficient storage capacity to serve the development and have not been demonstrated to be safely and conveniently accessible for residents or collection operatives. Consequently, the proposal fails to provide adequate waste management facilities and is contrary to London Plan Policy SI7 and Policy DP26 of the Bexley Local Plan (2023).
7. 7.Insufficient information has been submitted to demonstrate compliance with the London Plan energy hierarchy, the achievement of the required on-site carbon reductions, or whether any carbon offset contribution would be required. The proposal therefore fails to demonstrate compliance with London Plan Policy SI2 and Policy DP30 of the Bexley Local Plan (2023).
8. 8.The site is located within an area at risk of surface water flooding, however, no Flood Risk Assessment has been submitted. In the absence of a satisfactory Flood Risk Assessment and drainage strategy, it has not been demonstrated that the development would be safe for its lifetime, that future occupiers would not be exposed to an unacceptable risk of flooding or that the proposal would not increase flood risk on or off the site. The proposal is therefore contrary to London Plan Policies SI12 and SI13 and Policies DP32 and DP33 of the Bexley Local Plan (2023).
9. 9.No Fire Statement has been submitted in support of this major development proposal. Consequently, it has not been demonstrated that the development would achieve the highest standards of fire safety or comply with the requirements of London Plan Policy D12. The proposal is therefore contrary to London Plan Policy D12.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

DA14 4ED

Application type

Major Outline Application

Scale / size

Large

Number of dwellings

12

Date validated

26 May 2026

Consultation expiry

24 June 2026

Last date for comments

24 June 2026

Target decision date

25 August 2026

Agent address

Prime Folio 129 Island Wall Whitstable CT5 1DY

Statutory period

91 days

Last advertised

3 June 2026

Advertisement expiry

24 June 2026

Planning Portal ID

PP-14953564

Comments

0

Documents

0

Constraints

12