®Planning appeal decision
53 Pinewood Drive , Orpington , Kent , BR6 9NJ
the demolition of existing garage and erection of a detached dwelling of two bedroom chalet style design, provision of parking space utilising the existing vehicular access onto South Drive
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing neighbouring occupiers
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The substantial and cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery and economic activity, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
The adverse impacts on character and appearance, living conditions and highway safety attract substantial weight and significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing supply and economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan, Policy D11 of the London Plan, Policy D12 of the London Plan, Policy T3 of the London Plan, Policy T4 of the London Plan, Policy T6 of the London Plan, Policy 3 of the Bromley Local Plan, Policy 4 of the Bromley Local Plan, Policy 30 of the Bromley Local Plan, Policy 32 of the Bromley Local Plan, Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan, Policy 119 of the Bromley Local 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.