29 Marlings Park Avenue, Chislehurst, BR7 6QN

Without planning permission, the material change of use of a detached garage at the end of the large rear garden to a self-contained residential unit

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Moss J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the appeal site, with regard to the standard of the accommodation
The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance
The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
Whether or not the development results in inconveniences for road users and is prejudicial to highway safety as a result of any additional demand for on street parking
Whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development was well founded

What decided it

The accommodation within the garage building fails to meet minimum space standards and lacks adequate natural daylight and ventilation, providing a harmful standard of living for occupiers in conflict with Policy 37 of the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy 37 (General Design of Development) of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan January 2019

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