®Planning appeal decision
1A Betts Close, Beckenham, KENT, BR3 4XP
the demolition of existing garage and construction of two storey, 1-bed dwelling to provide separate living accommodation for family members
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of the donor property 1a Betts Close and neighbouring properties at Nos 39 and 41 – 47 (odd nos) Kendall Road in terms of outlook
What decided it
The significant adverse effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in terms of outlook, combined with the detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the area, demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery.
The adverse impacts of harm to living conditions and character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits, despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Plan policies cited: Policy 6, Policy 7, Policy 8, Policy 37, London Plan Policies D3, London Plan Policies D4
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.