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Dismissed20 October 20233318312

24 Queensway, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 9ER

new detached bungalow in rear garden

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Reid L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of No. 2 Chestnut Avenue and No. 22 Queensway with particular regard to outlook
  • Whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers having particular regard to outlook and privacy

What decided it

The significant and demonstrable harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, and future occupier amenity outweighs the limited housing and economic benefits even under the tilted balance.

the harm to character and appearance, adverse impacts on neighbouring living conditions, and inappropriate living conditions for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing supply and economic activity when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy 3, Policy 4, Policy 8, Policy 37

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