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Dismissed16 July 20253359868

17 Langdon Road, Bromley, BR2 9JS

Planning appeal 3359868 at 17 Langdon Road, Bromley, BR2 9JS (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 16 July 2025 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character of the area.

Change of use of existing building to 5 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and addition of ground floor flank window

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Burch S
Postcode
BR2 9JS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The adverse impact on the character of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing contribution and effective land use.

the adverse impact on character and neighbouring living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing contribution, effective land use, and reduced parking stress

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 9 of the Bromley Local Plan (2019)Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan (2019)

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