®Planning appeal decision
515-519 , Upper Elmers End Road, Beckenham, BR3 3DE
extensions and alterations to the existing building to create 8no. apartments with associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
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 living conditions for occupiers of neighbouring properties on Upper Elmers End Road, with particular regard to whether or not it would be overbearing
- Whether or not the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the mix of uses within the building, and the siting, layout and accessibility of cycle storage
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the height, siting and massing of the proposed extensions, combined with harm to neighbouring living conditions and inadequate cycle storage accessibility for future occupiers, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing benefits of eight dwellings.
The modest social and economic benefits of eight dwellings and supporting local employment (given moderate weight) are significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, harm to neighbouring living conditions, and failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers.
Framework references: 11, 60, 69, 124, 125, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy 1 of the 2019 Bromley Local Plan, Policy 4 of the 2019 Bromley Local Plan, Policy 8 of the 2019 Bromley Local Plan, Policy 37 of the 2019 Bromley Local Plan, Policy D1 of the London Plan 2021, Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021, Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021, Policy H2 of the London Plan 2021
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.