Planning appeal decision
105 Hayes Way, Bromley, Beckenham, BR3 6RR
Planning appeal 6000577 at 105 Hayes Way, Bromley, Beckenham, BR3 6RR (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 20 January 2026 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area as a result of potential impacts on trees.
Single storey detached garden building for use as a home gym, art studio and garden store
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McDonagh C
- Postcode
- BR3 6RR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area as a result of potential impacts on trees
What decided it
The lack of certainty regarding whether the 3m deep piled foundations would harm the protected trees' roots, combined with the risk to replacement trees, meant the proposal would harm character and appearance contrary to the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 73 of the Bromley Local Plan
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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