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Dismissed5 May 20266003576

Gas Governor Tiepigs Lane, West Wickham, Bromley, BR4 9QP

installation of one storage container on site and the change of use of the former gas governor to a storage facility (Use Class B8)

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Blair C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed use would be acceptable in this location
  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining and nearby residential properties with regard to sunlight, outlook and disturbance

What decided it

The proposed development would harm both the character and appearance of the surrounding residential area and the living conditions of adjoining residents, conflicting with the development plan policies on design quality and residential amenity.

Plan policies cited: Policy 37 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan, Policy 83 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan, Policy D3 of the London Plan, Policy D4 of the London Plan, Policy E2 of the London Plan, Policy E4 of the London Plan, Policy E7 of the London Plan

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