®Planning appeal decision
21 Alexandra Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3NZ
Planning appeal 3275256 at 21 Alexandra Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3NZ (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 11 April 2022 by Inspector Thomas M, 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.
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
- Postcode
- TN16 3NZ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4 of the Bromley Local Plan (adopted 2019)Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan (adopted 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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