®Planning appeal decision
Ayla Apartments, Bromley Hill, Bromley, London, BR1 4JU
Planning appeal 3297804 at Ayla Apartments, Bromley Hill, Bromley, London, BR1 4JU (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 30 January 2023 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would constitute permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO, having regard to compliance with the Nationally Described Space Standard.
Proposed construction of 2 additional storeys to existing dwelling. Additional stories will match existing second floor in terms of layout and external appearance of dwelling using materials to match existing. Proposed construction will provide 4 new 2 bedroom dwellings. External appearance of dwelling will be repeated for proposed additional stories. All new proposed windows, doors or Juliet balconies are to match existing in terms of materials and aesthetics
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- BR1 4JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would constitute permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO, having regard to compliance with the Nationally Described Space Standard
- If permitted development, whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the effect of the proposal on the external appearance of the building
What decided it
The proposal would result in an unacceptable external appearance through loss of complementary scale, creation of disjointed stepped form, and introduction of vertical emphasis that would jar with existing horizontal emphasis, making the building a highly conspicuous and dominating structure in the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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