®Planning appeal decision
44, Lynton Avenue, Orpington, BR5 2EH
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 60
Plan policies cited: Policy 4, Policy 8, Policy 37, Policy D6
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.