®Planning appeal decision
123 Hastings Road, Bromley, KENT, BR2 8NH
the two storey rear extension, rear dormer extension and front rooflights, internal and external alterations and change of use of resultant building from single dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 6 person (6 bedroom) House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4)
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to the layout and quality of accommodation
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance, and the character of the area
What decided it
The poor quality of internal accommodation for future occupiers and the unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring residents significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of the scheme when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.
The adverse impacts of poor living conditions for future occupiers and harm to adjoining neighbours through noise and disturbance, given significant weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing contribution, proximity to local shops and services, and public transport accessibility; the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 London Plan 2021, Policy D6 London Plan 2021, Policy 9 Bromley Local Plan 2019, Policy 37 Bromley Local Plan 2019
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.