®Planning appeal decision
Carew Court, 1A Thayers Farm Road, Bromley, Kent, BR3 4LY
for a rooftop extension on part of a detached block of apartments to create one number, one bedroom apartment
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbours
What decided it
The adverse impacts of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbours significantly and demonstrably outweigh the minimal housing benefits of a single dwelling, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
The benefits of providing one additional dwelling and making efficient use of land within an urban area were given moderate weight, but were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant weight given to the harmful effects on character and appearance and the overbearing effect on neighbouring living conditions.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Bromley Local Plan 2019 Policy 4, Bromley Local Plan 2019 Policy 37, London Plan 2021 Policy D3, London Plan 2021 Policy D6
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