®Planning appeal decision
17 Chesham Road, LONDON, SE20 7RH
the erection of a new 1 bed, 2-person single storey dwelling adjacent to the existing property at number 17. The proposed works include the demolition of the existing garage, and the partitioning of the existing oversized corner plot
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- English D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether adequate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed development in respect of the width of the proposed rear garden and the layout of the proposed dwelling
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the proposal substantially narrowing the gap between houses and introducing an uncharacteristic single-storey form in a two-storey dominated area significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefit of providing one additional dwelling.
The significant harm to character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefit of providing an additional dwelling, even under the tilted balance triggered by the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 4, Policy 37, Policy 9
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