®Planning appeal decision
59 Warren Avenue, Bromley, London, BR1 4BP
Planning appeal 3329927 at 59 Warren Avenue, Bromley, London, BR1 4BP (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 24 November 2023 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on (a) the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 57 and 61 Warren Avenue with particular regard to outlook and sunlight; and (b) the character and appearance of the area.
a retrospective planning application for the installation of the following at the rear of the property: Erection of elevated patio area with level access decking floor area; Installation of Privacy screens; Installation of Stair lift with tip up seat; Installation of railings; Installation of gate and Installation of steps leading down to the rear garden. The applicant would also like to propose the installation of ceiling hoists inside their property
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- BR1 4BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on (a) the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 57 and 61 Warren Avenue with particular regard to outlook and sunlight; and (b) the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 57 and 61 Warren Avenue through overbearing impact, loss of outlook and reduction in sunlight, which was not outweighed by the appellant's accessibility requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019)
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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