Planning appeal decision
186 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8BL
Planning appeal 3294850 at 186 Anerley Road, London, SE20 8BL (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 17 October 2022 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing dwelling and construction of two new build three bedroom dwellings
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cowley R
- Postcode
- SE20 8BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The living conditions of the occupiers of 184 Anerley Road, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the area, particularly the loss of openness at the corner plot and the cramped appearance of the development, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.
The modest housing benefits and economic contributions were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on character and appearance when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4Policy 8Policy 37Policy 13Policy D3Policy D6Policy H2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 12
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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