Issue - meetings

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of the existing commercial units (Class B1) and redevelopment of the site for a 2-3 storey residential scheme comprising of 8 (Class 3) residential Units (3 no. 2 bedroom and 5 no. 1 bedroom units) with associated landscaping and car parking.

Oral representations in support of the application were received.

Oral representations from visiting Ward Member Councillor Kevin Brooks in objection to the application were also received at the meeting. It was noted that the construction of 7 units on the site had already been approved, which was considered to be acceptable – 8 units would cause too much intrusion on the amenities of neighbours and he therefore urged Members to refuse the application on the grounds of over development.

Councillor Kathy Bance agreed with Councillor Brooks and moved refusal.

The Chairman highlighted section 7.4.8 of the report which stated that the ‘principal impact on neighbouring amenity would relate to that upon the amenities of No. 38 Bredhurst Close resulting from the height, massing and third storey projection of the development. The height and length of the building immediately adjacent to this neighbour would be very visible from the rear windows and garden of that property. It is considered that there would be an impact on the residential amenities of this property in terms of a heightened sense of enclosure and the visual dominance of the development viewed from the neighbouring site.’ The Chairman considered that 8 units on the site would have an unacceptable impact and seconded refusal.

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

1.  The proposed building, by reason of its excessive height, massing, length, visual dominance and perception of overlooking, would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of neighbouring residential properties in Bredhurst Close, thereby contrary to Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.