®Planning appeal decision
2 Bromley Avenue, Bromley, BR1 4BQ
Planning appeal 3296844 at 2 Bromley Avenue, Bromley, BR1 4BQ (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 25 November 2022 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with specific regard to bulk, size and massing.
demolition of existing 2-storey dwelling house and construction of 3-storey building including accommodation in the roof space comprising of 5 apartment units with associated parking, amenity space & cycle storage for 14 bikes
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- BR1 4BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area with specific regard to bulk, size and massing
What decided it
The proposal's respectful design incorporating local architectural references and its containment of the third floor within the roof would ensure it appeared compatible with the character and appearance of the surrounding area despite its greater bulk and mass.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4Policy 37Bromley Local Plan 2019London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy 5.13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 56
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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