Planning appeal decision
'El Joyre' and 'Oakdene', 4 & 6 Lillie Road, Biggin Hill, TN16 3QB
Planning appeal 3301585 at 'El Joyre' and 'Oakdene', 4 & 6 Lillie Road, Biggin Hill, TN16 3QB (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 7 July 2023 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the demolition of existing dwellings and erection of 4 detached dwellings
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- TN16 3QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would not have an unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, complying with the development plan, and the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply provided no material consideration to refuse permission.
The Council accepts it cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply; the proposed development complies with the development plan and there are no material considerations indicating permission should not be given, therefore permission is granted.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 3Policy 4Policy 37Policy D3Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54Paragraph 12
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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