Policy information sourced from the Bexley Unitary Development Plan - Written Statement

SHO18

The use of upper floor accommodation for small offices within the defined Major District Centres and the Sidcup Station Neighbourhood Centre will normally be encouraged except where:

  1. the proposals would result in the loss of residential premises capable of providing satisfactory residential accommodation; or
  2. servicing and parking arrangements are inadequate; and/or
  3. there is conflict with Policy E1.

SHO19

The Council will encourage the use of upper floor accommodation for residential purposes, either through re-use of areas previously designed for residential accommodation or conversion of areas from other uses, provided that:

  1. the accommodation created enjoys satisfactory amenities for residential purposes including adequate floorspace, daylight, ventilation, sound insulation, etc;
  2. the accommodation has an independent access without going through the premises below;
  3. there is adequate provision for servicing, refuse storage, etc; and
  4. there is no conflict with other policies in this plan.

For more information please see the Bexley Unitary Development Plan