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(18/05565/OUT) - Phoenix Lodge, Woodlands Road, Bickley, Bromley BR1 2AP

Meeting: 20/06/2019 - Plans Sub-Committee No. 4 (Item 5)

5 (18/05565/OUT) - Phoenix Lodge, Woodlands Road, Bickley, Bromley BR1 2AP pdf icon PDF 189 KB

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Decision:

REFUSED

Minutes:

Description of application – Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a three storey building comprising 2 one bedroom and 11 two bedroom flats with associated parking, amenity space, refuse/cycle store and landscaping OUTLINE APPLICATION.

 

Oral representations in support of the application were received at the meeting.  Oral representations from Ward Member Councillor Colin Smith in objection to the application were also received at the meeting.

 

The Planning Officer reported the following update:-

 

·  the development included a total of 15 car parking spaces (13 for occupiers and 2 for visitors).

 

·  Environment Agency comments had been received which confirmed that as the proposed changes were internal and would keep the same buffer offset to the Kyd Brook, a condition to retain this would be acceptable.

 

·  The Resubmission paragraph on page 15 of the report had been amended.

 

·  The planning merits of the external alterations, the dormers and rooflights would reflect the design of those on the previously permitted building and would complement the design and appearance of the building.

 

Having regard to the above matters, the recommendation remained as set out in the main agenda, subject to the updates, amendments and deletions of various conditions.

 

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

 

1  The proposed development results in an increase in the number of units which would reduce the quality of the accommodation and intensify the activities associated with the development and would result in a cramped, overdevelopment of the site that would impact detrimentally on the special character, appearance and spatial standards of the Bickley Area of Special Residential Character, contrary to Policies 4, 37 and 44 of the Local Plan, Policy 3.5 of the London Plan and paragraph 127 of the National Planning Policy Framework.