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

Planning appeal 6003576 at Gas Governor Tiepigs Lane, West Wickham, Bromley, BR4 9QP (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 5 May 2026 by Inspector Blair C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed use would be acceptable in this location.

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
Postcode: BR4 9QP

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 37 of the London Borough of Bromley Local PlanPolicy 83 of the London Borough of Bromley Local PlanPolicy D3 of the London PlanPolicy D4 of the London PlanPolicy E2 of the London PlanPolicy E4 of the London PlanPolicy E7 of the London Plan

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