Planning appeal decision
Crystal Palace Football Academy, Copers Cope Road, Beckenham, BR3 1NZ
Planning appeal 3361255 at Crystal Palace Football Academy, Copers Cope Road, Beckenham, BR3 1NZ (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 October 2025 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice to remove the external fuel tank exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control.
Installation of an external fuel tank
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- BR3 1NZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice to remove the external fuel tank exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control
- Whether the period specified for compliance (three months) falls short of what should reasonably be allowed
What decided it
The compliance period of three months would fall during winter when the fuel tank is essential for heating outdoor pitches, whereas five months would extend to spring when heating is less necessary, providing a more reasonable timeframe for the appellant to arrange removal and potentially pursue alternative solutions.
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