®Planning appeal decision
Rear of 88A High Street, Penge, SE20 7HB
Planning appeal 3273587 at Rear of 88A High Street, Penge, SE20 7HB (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 1 April 2022 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- SE20 7HB
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan 2019Policy 10 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan 2019Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy D4 of the London Plan
- 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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