®Planning appeal decision
Miso, 132 High Street, BECKENHAM, BR3 1EB
the demolition of the first floor rear extension including 1x studio flat to build three storey rear extensions to create two new flats, 1x 2 bedroom for 3 persons and 1x studio flat for 1 person including bin and bike store
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Grierson E
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Beckenham Town Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring buildings in relation to daylight and sunlight
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers of the proposed studio flat with regard to private outdoor space
What decided it
The less-than-substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Beckenham Town Conservation Area, which provided a clear reason for refusal under NPPF paragraph 11(d)(i) notwithstanding the Council's out-of-date housing land supply position.
The less-than-substantial harm to the heritage asset outweighed the minimal public benefits of one additional dwelling and claimed sustainable design, with heritage policies providing a clear reason for refusal despite the tilted balance triggered by the shortfall in five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy HC1 of The London Plan (2021), Policy 4 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019), Policy 6 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019), Policy 8 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019), Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021), Policy 37 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019), Policy D6 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.