Planning appeal decision
Foxhollow Merlewood Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 5LQ
Planning appeal 3273718 at Foxhollow Merlewood Drive, Chislehurst, BR7 5LQ (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 4 March 2022 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of 9, 10 and 11 Oakhurst Close in relation to outlook, light and privacy.
the erection of a two storey, 5 bedroom detached property on land rear of Foxhollow with associated car parking and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- BR7 5LQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of 9, 10 and 11 Oakhurst Close in relation to outlook, light and privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of occupants of 10 and 11 Oakhurst Close in relation to outlook and light demonstrably outweighs the significant weight given to housing supply contribution.
The significant harm to the living conditions of occupants of 10 and 11 Oakhurst Close demonstrably outweighs the significant weight attributed to the provision of a single dwelling to address housing shortfall.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan (2019)
- 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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