Issue - meetings

REFUSED

Description of application – Part one/two storey rear extensions and rear dormer extension associated with proposed use of the site as a children's day nursery.

Oral representations from visiting Ward Member Councillor Kevin Brooks were received at the meeting. It was noted that although Ward Members supported the principle of having this type of business operating on the site, there were concerns that the size and depth of the designs would affect the amenities of No.31 and No. 35. He urged Members to consider deferring the application to allow a rescale of the design.

The Chairman highlighted that approval for change of use was not required for a GP surgery to become a children's day nursery as they now came under the same use class.

In response to questions, the Development Management Team Leader advised that a condition would be included relating to the proposed number of pre-school children attending the nursery. If the owner wanted to change the property to residential use in the future planning consent would be required.

Councillor Tony Owen noted that Croydon Road was extremely busy and more children attending would create more danger on the road.

Councillor Tony Owen moved refusal which Councillor Kira Gabbert seconded.

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

1.  The part one/two storey rear extensions, by reason of their size and scale, would adversely impact on the amenities of the adjoining occupiers in terms of overshadowing and loss of outlook which would be contrary to Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.

2.  The extensions, by reason of the size and increased floorspace, would intensify the use of the site, adversely impacting on the adjoining neighbours in terms of the number of children attending the nursery, and would result in noise and traffic impacts contrary to Policies 32 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.