®Planning appeal decision
44 Beckenham Lane, Bromley, BR2 0DQ
Planning appeal 3321276 at 44 Beckenham Lane, Bromley, BR2 0DQ (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Shortlands Village Conservation Area.
the erection of a single 2 bedroom dwellinghouse
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Courtney T
- Postcode
- BR2 0DQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Shortlands Village Conservation Area
What decided it
The harm to the character and appearance of the designated Shortlands Village Conservation Area, identified as less than substantial but of considerable importance and weight, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of a single dwelling, and provided a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d)(i) of the Framework notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply.
The limited public benefits arising from the provision of a single dwelling and associated social and economic benefits were outweighed by the significant conflict with Framework policies protecting the designated heritage asset of the conservation area, resulting in dismissal despite the tilted balance being displaced by heritage considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy D3London Plan (2021) Policy H2London Plan (2021) Policy HC1Bromley Local Plan Policy 4Bromley Local Plan Policy 37Bromley Local Plan Policy 39Bromley Local Plan Policy 41
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 209
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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