r/o 63 Havelock Road, BROMLEY, BR2 9NY

the demolition of existing garage and construction of new two bedroom house with private amenity space

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Allen M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether future occupiers would experience satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to internal floor to ceiling heights
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 63 and 65 Havelock Road, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance and substandard living conditions for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited housing benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

the harm to character and appearance and substandard living conditions for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing delivery and brownfield reuse

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy 4, Policy 37, Policy 8, Policy 6, London Plan policy D6

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