Planning appeal decision
203 Shroffold Road, Bromley, BR1 5JG
Planning appeal 3261192 at 203 Shroffold Road, Bromley, BR1 5JG (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 3 August 2021 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development results in an appropriate housing mix, with reference to the loss of a house suitable for family occupation.
change of use from C4 to Sui Genaris
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- BR1 5JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development results in an appropriate housing mix, with reference to the loss of a house suitable for family occupation
- Whether the development provides satisfactory living conditions for the occupiers with reference to room sizes
- The effect of the development upon the living conditions of nearby occupiers with reference to noise disturbance
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with local policy protecting larger family housing, fails to meet required bedroom size standards under the London Plan, and would cause material harm to neighbour amenity through noise and disturbance from the intensified use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Spatial Policy 5DM Policy 6Policy 15DM Policy 32Policy D6Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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