®Planning appeal decision
45 Starts Hill Road, Farnborough, ORPINGTON, BR6 7AS
demolition of the existing detached dwelling and the erection of a single block containing 7 apartments (2x one-Bed and 5 x two bed) with 8 parking spaces
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- White P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of adjoining dwellings, with regard to outlook, noise and privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, when weighed against the moderate benefits of housing delivery in an area of poor public transport accessibility, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and living conditions, together with conflict with development plan policies, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and increased housing diversity, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 4, Policy 37
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.