®Planning appeal decision
33 Wickham Way, Bromley, Beckenham, BR3 3AE
Planning appeal 3302262 at 33 Wickham Way, Bromley, Beckenham, BR3 3AE (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 25 May 2023 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Park Langley Conservation Area.
the demolition of the existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement detached dwelling of two-storey design with integral garage and accommodation within the roof space. a
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- BR3 3AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Park Langley Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the Park Langley Conservation Area from the loss of an original early 20th century dwelling and infilling of undeveloped garden space, to which great weight must be attributed, outweighed the limited public benefits of providing a new quality dwelling.
The limited public benefits of a new quality modern dwelling did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the heritage asset, to which great weight must be attributed
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4Policy 37Policy 41Policy D3Policy HC1Policy H2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 11Paragraph 201
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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