®Planning appeal decision
44, Lynton Avenue, Orpington, BR5 2EH
Planning appeal 3278379 at 44, Lynton Avenue, Orpington, BR5 2EH (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 24 February 2022 by Inspector Praine N, 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 proposed conversion of existing class B1 office into 2 self contained flats with, basement excavation, front and side extension with associ ated refuse and bicycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- BR5 2EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed basement flat with particular reference to outlook
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the unacceptable living conditions for future basement flat occupiers, particularly regarding outlook, outweigh the modest benefits of providing two additional housing units in an area with insufficient five-year housing land supply.
The limited housing benefit and modest economic advantages were afforded modest weight but did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions of future occupiers; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4Policy 8Policy 37Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60
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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