®Planning appeal decision
61 Thayers Farm Road, Beckenham, BR3 4LY
Planning appeal 3281543 at 61 Thayers Farm Road, Beckenham, BR3 4LY (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 30 August 2022 by Inspector Redford R, 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 an existing detached house and erection of a part one storey, part three storey building containing 7 units, comprising 1no. 3bedroom/4person unit, 2no. 2bedroom/3person units, 2no 1bedroom/2person units, and 2no. 1bedroom/1person units, and landscaping, refuse, cycle storage, amenity, and boundary treatments
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- BR3 4LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 59 Thayers Farm Road with specific regard to noise and disturbance
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with specific regard to the layout of accommodation
- whether the development would prejudice highway safety
What decided it
The cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbouring and future occupants, and highway safety, which significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing benefit, particularly given the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply did not trigger the tilted balance as the proposal conflicted with the development plan.
The adverse impacts of granting planning permission, comprising significant harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours and future occupants, and highway safety, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of providing 7 dwellings and a sustainable location, such that the material considerations did not indicate determination other than in accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Local Plan Policy 4Local Plan Policy 37Local Plan Policy 30Local Plan Policy 32Local Plan Policy 40London Plan Policy D1London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy H2London Plan Policy HC1
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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