®Planning appeal decision
Miso, 132 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EB
Planning appeal 3290471 at Miso, 132 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1EB (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 27 September 2022 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Beckenham Town Conservation Area.
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
- Postcode
- BR3 1EB
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Area, which provided a clear reason for refusal under NPPF paragraph 11(d)(i) notwithstanding the Council's out-of-date housing land supply position.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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- 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)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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