®Planning appeal decision
21 Alexandra Road, Biggin Hill, WESTERHAM, TN16 3NZ
the demolition of the existing bungalow and the erection of 3 x 3 bedroom terraced houses fronting Alexandra Road, and a pair of 3 bedroom semi-detached houses accessed via Flamborough Close, with associated access and parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thomas M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of 19A Alexandra Road in respect of outlook, light and privacy
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of 27 Alexandra Road and the future occupants of the 5 new dwellings in respect of privacy
What decided it
The material harm to the character and appearance of the Alexandra Road streetscene from the proposed terraced houses, which was not outweighed by the housing and economic benefits under the tilted balance test.
The benefits of providing 4 new dwellings, economic growth, and ecological benefits did not clearly and demonstrably outweigh the material harm to the character and appearance of the Alexandra Road streetscene under the tilted balance; the balance tipped against the proposal.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 4 of the Bromley Local Plan (adopted 2019), Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan (adopted 2019)
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.