®Planning appeal decision
45 Starts Hill Road, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 7AS
Planning appeal 3299061 at 45 Starts Hill Road, Farnborough, Orpington, BR6 7AS (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 4 November 2022 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- BR6 7AS
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4Policy 37
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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