®Planning appeal decision
78 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1ED
Planning appeal 3299758 at 78 High Street, Beckenham, BR3 1ED (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 23 December 2022 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene and the Beckenham Town Centre Conservation Area.
first floor side/rear extension and the introduction of a glazed first floor front extension to facilitate an external terrace
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- BR3 1ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene and the Beckenham Town Centre Conservation Area
- its effect on the living conditions of nearby residents, in relation to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The proposed development would result in less than substantial harm to the significance of the Beckenham Town Centre Conservation Area that is not outweighed by public benefits, and the living conditions of neighbouring residents would not be adequately safeguarded against noise and disturbance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37Policy 41Policy 119
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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