®Planning appeal decision
Kentway Court , 1a Hayes Lane, Hayes, Bromley, BR2 9EA
Construction of additional storey above existing building to provide 3 new flats (3 x 2 bedroom)
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Unwin N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4 Bromley Common with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The substantial combined harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery, even in the context of a shortfall in housing land supply.
The substantial harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate weight attributed to housing supply benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11, 129, 135, 232
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of The Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London (2021), Policy D6 of the London Plan, Policy 4 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019), Policy 37 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019)
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