Issue - meetings

REFUSED AND ENFORCEMENT ACTION AUTHORISED

Description of application – Installation of new shop front with metal shutter and retractable awning.

Oral representations from Ward Member, Councillor Russell Mellor in objection to the application were received at the meeting.  The Chief Planner’s representative confirmed that the host building was locally listed.

The Chairman commented that the shopfront was not inkeeping with the character and appearance of the conservation area and did not provide legislative access.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED as recommended, for the following reason:-

1.  The design of the replacement shopfront does not provide accessible access and fails to respect or complement the character, appearance, proportions and rhythm of the existing locally listed building and would not therefore preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, being contrary to Chapters 7 & 12 of the NPPF; Policies 7.2, 7.4, 7.6 and 7.8 of the London Plan (2016) and Policies BE1, BE10, BE11 and BE19 of the Unitary Development Plan (2006).

It was FURTHER RESOLVED that ENFORCEMENT ACTION BE AUTHORISED to SECURE THE REMOVAL OF THE UNLAWFUL PART OF THE DEVELOPMENT.

INFORMATIVE:  You are advised that enforcement action has been authorised in respect of some or all of the development subject of this planning decision and you should contact the Planning Investigation Team on 020 8461 7730 or by email to planninginvestigation@bromley.gov.uk to discuss what you need to do to avoid formal action by the Council.