®Planning appeal decision
141 Hayes Lane, Hayes, Bromley, BR2 9EJ
Planning appeal 3320881 at 141 Hayes Lane, Hayes, Bromley, BR2 9EJ (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 22 November 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its siting and scale.
Demolition of existing property and redevelopment by erection of a 2 storey building comprising nine flats, together with laying out of associated parking and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- BR2 9EJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its siting and scale
- the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 139 Hayes Lane, with particular regard to their outlook and light
What decided it
The proposal's siting in the rear garden, its relationship to neighbouring buildings, and the 4-metre separation distance from No. 139 combined with the lower level of the building ensured it would not harm character and appearance or the living conditions of neighbours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 3Policy 4Policy 37Policy 32Policy D5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 56
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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