®Planning appeal decision
106a Wickham Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6QH
Planning appeal 3326581 at 106a Wickham Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 6QH (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 2 May 2024 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupiers, with particular regard to the internal space for Flat A and internal space, outlook and light for Flat C.
sub-division of existing 3bed first floor dwelling to 2no. 1bed dwellings. Conversion of existing vacant loft space at second floor to 1no. 1bed dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pattison B
- Postcode
- BR3 6QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupiers, with particular regard to the internal space for Flat A and internal space, outlook and light for Flat C
- whether the proposal would provide future occupiers with adequate living conditions having regard to the design and location of the residential entrance
What decided it
The poor standard of accommodation proposed for future occupiers, particularly the deficient internal floorspace of Flat A and the oppressive conditions in Flat C, constituted significant harm that substantially outweighed the modest housing benefits.
The benefits of delivering two net dwellings and making more efficient use of the site were substantially outweighed by the significant harm arising from the poor standard of accommodation for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 37 of the Bromley Local PlanLondon Plan Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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.
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