1 BROOMWOOD ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 2JH

Authority: Bromley
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: BR5 2JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the character of the surrounding area
the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The detached nature of the property, its end-of-terrace location adjacent to an existing McDonald's restaurant with associated activity, and the absence of party walls through which noise could transmit to neighbours meant that the increase from 6 to 8 occupants would not cause unacceptable harm to the character of the area or living conditions of neighbours.

Plan policies cited: Bromley Local Plan (2019) Policy 4, Bromley Local Plan (2019) Policy 9, Bromley Local Plan (2019) Policy 37, London Plan (2021) Policy D3, London Plan (2021) Policy D14

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