®Planning appeal decision
Land to Rear of, 83 Hayes Way, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6RR
Planning appeal 3268242 at Land to Rear of, 83 Hayes Way, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6RR (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 9 September 2021 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to siting, design, and a protected tree.
Full planning application for the demolition of the existing carport and the extension and conversion of existing garage to a 2 bed dwelling at land rear of 83 Hayes Way, with provision of bin and bike store and parking facilities
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- BR3 6RR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to siting, design, and a protected tree
- highway and pedestrian safety
What decided it
The substantial and long-lasting harm to the character and appearance of the Area of Special Residential Character, arising from the poor siting and design of the proposed dwelling and its impact on a protected tree, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest social and economic benefits of providing one additional dwelling.
the significant and long-lasting harm to character and appearance substantially outweighed the modest social and economic benefits of providing one two-bedroom dwelling, such that the proposal did not constitute sustainable development
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 3Policy 4Policy 37Policy 44Policy 73Policy 32Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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