®Planning appeal decision
33 Devonshire Road, London, SE9 4QP
Planning appeal 3277445 at 33 Devonshire Road, London, SE9 4QP (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 24 March 2022 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the effect of the removal of trees.
described on the application form as ’demolish existing 33 Devonshire Road three storey dwelling and erection of new No 6 flats (1 x 1 bedroom flat and 5 x 2 bedroom flat)
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Price A
- Postcode
- SE9 4QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the effect of the removal of trees
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining occupants, having particular regard to outlook and privacy
- the effect of the proposed development on the standard of accommodation for future occupants, having particular regard to daylight/sunlight and outlook
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, and future occupant standards outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and density intensification.
the benefits of housing delivery and density intensification in an Outer London location did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance, heritage assets, neighbouring living conditions and future occupant standards
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4Policy 37Policy 73
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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