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Dismissed18 January 20243325440

51 High Street, St. Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 3NJ

Planning appeal 3325440 at 51 High Street, St. Mary Cray, Orpington, BR5 3NJ (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 18 January 2024 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residences having regard to noise.

change of use from launderette (sui generis) to place of worship (use class D1) (retrospective)

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
BR5 3NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residences having regard to noise

What decided it

Insufficient information was provided to demonstrate that noise from the church development would have acceptable effects on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residences, particularly the flat directly above, contrary to Local Plan policies 21, 37 and 119.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 21Policy 37Policy 119

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