®Planning appeal decision
Beckenham Park Hotel, 10 Copers Cope Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1NB
Planning appeal 3315152 at Beckenham Park Hotel, 10 Copers Cope Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 1NB (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of a 3 storey rear/side extension and conversion of hotel into 8 x self-contained flats comprising of 4 x 2 bedroom and 4 x 1 bedroom units
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- BR3 1NB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the development secures a good standard of quality accommodation for future occupiers
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The significant and demonstrable harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and the failure to provide good quality accommodation for future occupiers outweighs the benefits of housing supply when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The benefits of housing supply in a sustainable location and more effective use of the building were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and failure to meet standards for future occupier accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H2Policy D3Policy D6Policy 4Policy 8Policy 37
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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