®Planning appeal decision
237 Croydon Road, BECKENHAM, BR3 3PT
the change of use from B1 (Office) to C3 (Residential)
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide an appropriate standard of accommodation for future occupiers with particular regard to outlook, noise and amenity space
- the effect on the character of the area
- the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The poor standard of accommodation proposed for future occupiers, particularly regarding outlook, noise and amenity space quality, together with unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring properties, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing and economic benefits.
The modest housing delivery and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial harms to the standard of accommodation for future occupiers and the adverse effects on neighbouring living conditions.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 4 of the Bromley Local Plan 2019, Policy 10 of the Bromley Local Plan 2019, Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan 2019, Policy D3 of the London Plan, Policy D6 of the London Plan
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.