®Planning appeal decision
Land And Garages Between 17 And 18 Gardiner Close, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 3HW
Planning appeal 3310708 at Land And Garages Between 17 And 18 Gardiner Close, Orpington, Bromley, BR5 3HW (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 31 May 2023 by Inspector Moore J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No.17 Gardiner Close and Inglewood, with particular regard to privacy, outlook, and levels of daylight and sunlight.
demolition of existing garages and erection of 2 two storey semi-detached 4 bedroom dwellings with associated parking and cycle and refuse stores
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Moore J
- Postcode
- BR5 3HW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at No.17 Gardiner Close and Inglewood, with particular regard to privacy, outlook, and levels of daylight and sunlight.
What decided it
The privacy screening measures, secured by condition, would effectively prevent overlooking and, combined with the separation distances and siting of the proposed developments, would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to privacy, daylight and sunlight.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 8Policy 4Policy 37Policy 3
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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