®Planning appeal decision
89, Gates Green Road, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 9DE
the division of existing land and construction of new 2 - bedroom detached dwellinghouse
- 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
- the impact of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the impact of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring dwellings
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, caused by introducing an isolated dwelling into a spacious rear garden environment with limited built form, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing benefits of a single dwelling.
The limited benefits of one dwelling to housing supply were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impact on character and appearance, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 3, Policy 4, Policy 37, London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019), Policy D3, Policy D4, The London Plan (2021), No.1 General Design Principles Supplementary Planning Guidance (2004), No.2 Residential Design Guidance Supplementary Planning Guidance (2004)
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.