Planning appeal decision
25 Goodmead Road, Orpington, BR6 0HX
Planning appeal 3273508 at 25 Goodmead Road, Orpington, BR6 0HX (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 23 December 2021 by Inspector Nilsson A, 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.
an additional detached 2 Bed Bungalow to approved schema under ref DC/18/01070/OUT (Erection of one pair of 3-bedroom semi- detached houses) with associated access and parking at land at rear of 25 Goodmead Road, outline application for access and layout
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- BR6 0HX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties with specific regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties, particularly regarding outlook, outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in the absence of a five-year supply.
the adverse impacts in terms of harm to character and appearance and living conditions would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing provision, such that the presumption in favour of development did not apply
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4Policy 37
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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