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

TAL1

The Council will encourage hotel development and new serviced accommodation, to serve tourist and business markets in locations that meet all of the following criteria:

  • the use is compatible with the character of the area and will not give rise to unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance to residential amenities;
  • the site has the benefit of good road access to principal and Strategic Roads and is accessible by public transport;
  • the development will not result in any built development or inappropriate uses or levels of activity on land designated as Metropolitan Green Belt or Metropolitan Open Land;
  • adequate off-street vehicle parking is provided in accordance with the Council’s standards;
  • the proposal is satisfactory in terms of design and layout and will enhance the environment; and
  • There is no conflict with other policies in the Plan.

TAL2

The Council will support proposals for short-stay holiday caravan and camping sites provided that they are inconspicuously located, well-screened and landscaped, supported by suitable ancillary facilities, and do not conflict with other policies in the plan.

For more information please see the Bexley Unitary Development Plan