®Planning appeal decision
54 Haywood Road, Bromley, BR2 9RQ
Planning appeal 3352192 at 54 Haywood Road, Bromley, BR2 9RQ (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 24 April 2025 by Inspector Gardner L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
conversion of 6 bedroom mid terrace house (C3) to class C4 small HMO
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Gardner L
- Postcode
- BR2 9RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having regard to noise and disturbance
- whether the development would provide its occupants with acceptable living conditions, with regard to cycle storage
What decided it
The material harm to the character and appearance of the area through introduction of an HMO use contrary to the established single-family residential character, combined with material harm to neighbouring living conditions through increased noise and disturbance, outweighed any benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 9 of the Bromley Local Plan (2019)Policy 4 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 37 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy T5 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D4 of the London PlanPolicy D6 of the London Plan
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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