Planning appeal decision
144 Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 8AL
Planning appeal 3273178 at 144 Southborough Lane, Bromley, BR2 8AL (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 22 September 2021 by Inspector Steen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded, taking account of the size of the outbuilding and its proposed use.
alteration of rear garage door to bifold doors, front garage door changed to a window and internal stud walls erected
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Steen A
- Postcode
- BR2 8AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded, taking account of the size of the outbuilding and its proposed use
What decided it
The level of self-contained accommodation provided (two bedrooms, bathroom, kitchen and living space) means the use of the building would not be incidental to the dwellinghouse as required by Class E, Part 1, Schedule 2 of the GPDO.
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