®Planning appeal decision
29 Croydon Road, Keston, BR2 6EA
Planning appeal 3313147 at 29 Croydon Road, Keston, BR2 6EA (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 10 July 2023 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Keston Park Conservation Area.
the demolition of garage and erection of single dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- BR2 6EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Keston Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the Keston Park Conservation Area from the loss of open space that contributes to its spacious and verdant character outweighed the public benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution.
The public benefits of housing delivery (given under-supply in the area) and economic benefits were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset, which was given considerable weight and importance in the overall balance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy 3 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 4 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 37 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 41 of the Bromley Local Plan
- 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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