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Dismissed26 October 20223282591

16 Barham Close, BROMLEY, Kent, BR2 8LU

erection of 2 bedroom detached house

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Prentis D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effects of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents
  • risks of flooding

What decided it

The unacceptable impacts on character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and flood risk significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest housing benefit, particularly given the lack of adequate flood risk assessment and floodplain compensation on a restricted site.

the adverse impacts of granting planning permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of modest housing supply, when assessed against the policies in the Framework as a whole

Framework references: 11, 164

Plan policies cited: Policy 3, Policy 4, Policy 37, Policy 115, Policy D3, Policy D6, Policy H2, Policy SI 12

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