Planning appeal decision
54 Havelock Road, Bromley, BR2 9NZ
Planning appeal 3295969 at 54 Havelock Road, Bromley, BR2 9NZ (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 27 June 2023 by Inspector Robbie G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded.
replacement garage to end of garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robbie G
- Postcode
- BR2 9NZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Appeal A: whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development was well-founded
- Appeal B: whether the proposed garage would have been lawful by virtue of Class E, Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the Order
- Appeal C: the effects of the proposed development upon living conditions and character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
Appeal A: the extension extended beyond a rear wall by more than 3 metres, exceeding the 3-metre limit in paragraph A.1.(f) and precluding reliance on paragraph A.1.(g) due to commencement of works. Appeal B: the garage complied with Class E permitted development limitations. Appeal C: the substantial height and length of the garage would cause overbearing impact and loss of daylight to the neighbouring property, harming living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Bromley Local Plan Policy 37Bromley Local Plan Policy 6
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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