Report HPR2021/026

The report sought confirmation of an immediate Article 4 Direction to withdraw the permitted development (PD) right which allowed the enlargement of dwelling houses by up to two storeys. The immediate Direction applied to the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character (ASRC), as designated in the Bromley Local Plan (January 2019). The Direction came into force on 23 February 2021 but, to remain in force, it had to be confirmed by 23 August 2021 by the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Portfolio Holder, after taking account of any representations received.

ASRCs were areas which added significant character and distinctiveness, linked to adopted policy in the Local Plan. The Article 4 Direction would help to protect this character and distinctiveness which was a positive benefit for local amenity.

In line with the requirements of legislation, representations on the proposed Directions had been sought. The Council was required to take into account any representations made before it confirmed the Article 4 Directions. No representations had been received.

The report had been considered and supported by the Development Control Committee on 20 May 2021.   

RESOLVED: That the Portfolio Holder be recommended to confirm the immediate Direction before 23 August 2021, to ensure that it remains in force.

Report HPR2021/026

Members were requested to confirm an immediate Article 4 Direction to withdraw the permitted development (PD) right which allowed the enlargement of dwellinghouses by up to two storeys. The immediate Direction applied to the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character (ASRC) as designated in the Bromley Local Plan (January 2019). The Direction came into force on 23 February 2021 but to remain in force, it had to be confirmed  by 23 August 2021 by the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Portfolio Holder, after taking account of any representations received.

ASRCs were areas which added significant character and distinctiveness, linked to adopted policy in the Local Plan. The Article 4 Direction would help to protect this character and distinctiveness which was a positive benefit for local amenity.

In line with the requirements of legislation, representations on the proposed Directions had been sought. The Council was required to take into account any representations made before it confirmed the Article 4 Directions. No representations had been received.

RESOLVED that:-

1  the confirmation of an immediate Article 4 Direction (covering the Petts Wood ASRC as shown in the plan attached at Appendix 1) to withdraw the permitted development right granted by Part 1, Class AA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) (“the GPDO”), Schedule 2 be endorsed;

2  the matter be referred to the Renewal, Recreation and Housing Policy Development and Scrutiny Committee for pre-decision scrutiny; and

3  it be noted that the Portfolio Holder for Renewal, Recreation and Housing would be asked to confirm the immediate Direction before 23 August 2021, to ensure that it remained in force.