®Planning appeal decision
9 Bonar Place, Chislehurst, BR7 5RJ
Planning appeal 3311474 at 9 Bonar Place, Chislehurst, BR7 5RJ (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surroundings.
Demolition of existing family dwelling and construction of three new single family dwellings
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Reid L
- Postcode
- BR7 5RJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surroundings
What decided it
The building's substantial footprint and scale, particularly along the side elevation adjacent to No. 8, would erode the spaciousness that is a key feature of the area's character and create a cramped and incongruous development that conflicts with the development plan.
The housing delivery benefits of creating three homes were given some weight but did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy D1London Plan (2021) Policy D3London Plan (2021) Policy D6London Plan (2021) Policy H2Local Plan (2021) Policy 4Local Plan (2021) Policy 8Local Plan (2021) Policy 37
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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