®Planning appeal decision
70 Northlands Avenue, Orpington, BR6 9LZ
erection of a detached bungalow house with loft accomm odation in the rear garden of no. 70 and associated external works
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Barton P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 70 and 72 Northlands Avenue and 63 St Leonards Rise, with particular reference to outlook
What decided it
The unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of No. 70, with particular reference to outlook, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and improved biodiversity.
The moderate weight afforded to housing delivery and site benefits was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant weight given to the long-lasting adverse effects on character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy 4 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (January 2019), Policy 37 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (January 2019), Policy D3 of the London Plan (March 2021)
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.