Issue - meetings

REFUSED

Part change of use from offices (use class E) to residential (use class C3) to form 2 x dwellings (1 x 2 bedroom and 1 x 3 bedroom flats).

An oral representation was received from the Agent in support of the application.

Visiting Ward Member, Councillor Alison Stammers gave an oral representation in support of the application. Councillor Stammers informed the Committee that she was aware of issues facing the High Street, but the loss of office space would be offset against providing new residential accommodation. Only part of the office space would be changed to residential use. It was also highlighted that other nearby office space had been advertised/marketed but remained empty after a long period, as there appeared to be no interest for office use.

The Committee discussed the application and the fact that the site is allocated as a commercial property in the Bromley Local Plan, and it should remain so. In addition, there was also no real evidence provided of recent marketing of the site for reuse/redevelopment.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that PERMISSION BE REFUSED, for the reasons recommended in the report.