®Planning appeal decision
8 Green Close, Bromley, BR2 0HJ
Planning appeal 3311121 at 8 Green Close, Bromley, BR2 0HJ (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 16 June 2023 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including upon the setting of the Shortlands Village Conservation Area.
demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a part 3/part 4 storey building containing 9 flats, associated car parking, cycle parking, refuse facilities and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- BR2 0HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including upon the setting of the Shortlands Village Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having particular regard to light, outlook, privacy, noise and disturbance
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal accommodation
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to the proposed access arrangements and car parking provision
What decided it
The harm to the designated heritage asset (less than substantial harm to the setting of the conservation area) provides a clear reason for refusing the proposal under NPPF paragraph 11(d) and footnote 7, and the cumulative harms to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future occupier accommodation and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery.
The significant social benefit from delivery of nine flats in an accessible location and modest economic benefits were outweighed by the harm to the designated heritage asset, character and appearance of the area, living conditions of neighbouring residents, living conditions of future occupiers and highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4Policy 8Policy 30Policy 32Policy 37Policy 42Policy D3Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 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.
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