Agenda item

REFUSED

Description of application – Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of detached 5 bedroom house, with basement and accommodation in the roof, together with associated parking and landscaping.

Oral representations in objection to and in support of the application were received. 

Further objections to the application had been received from The Chislehurst Society and circulated to Members.

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

1  The proposed development by reason of the size and design of the proposed dwelling represents a cramped, incongruous development, out of character with surrounding development, harmful to the visual amenities and spatial standards of the area and which would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Chislehurst Conservation Area contrary to Policies BE1, BE11, H7 and H9 of the Unitary Development Plan and Policy 3.5 of the London Plan.

2  The proposed development would result in the loss of a number of trees which would impact unacceptably upon the verdant nature of the surrounding Conservation Area, harmful to its character and appearance and would create pruning and felling pressure on an existing horse chestnut tree within the site contrary to Policies NE7 and BE11 of the Unitary Development Plan and Policy 7.21 of the London Plan.