®Planning appeal decision
Rear of 88A High Street, Penge, SE20 7HB
the conversion of a garage/workshop to a single person dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed change of use would provide satisfactory living conditions for the current and future occupiers of the flat with particular regard to amenity space, outlook, and light
- Whether the proposed change of use would provide satisfactory living conditions for the current and future occupiers of the flat with particular regard to floorspace and ventilation (Appeal A only)
What decided it
The absence of meaningful external amenity space and poor outlook resulting in a constrained and oppressive living environment for occupiers, which conflicts with development plan policies requiring good quality living accommodation and sufficient private outdoor space.
The modest but important contribution towards housing need and improved building appearance were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on living conditions for current and future occupiers of the flat.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 4 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan 2019, Policy 10 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan 2019, Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021, Policy D4 of the London Plan
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.