Agenda item

CONTEST APPEAL

Description of application – Demolition of existing bungalows (1 Crofton Lane and 132A Crofton Road) and erection of a block of two storeys plus accommodation in the roof space to provide 16 residential units and provision of car and cycle parking, refuse storage, landscaping and boundary

treatment.

Oral representations in objection to the application were received at the meeting.

Comments and photographs had been received in objection to the application from a neighbour and also the purchaser of 3 Crofton Lane.  It was reported that Ward Member, Councillor Charles Joel, agreed that the appeal should be contested on the suggested grounds.

Members having considered the report, objections and representations, RESOLVED that the APPEAL BE CONTESTED, as recommended, for the reasons set out in the report of the Assistant Director, (Planning and Building Control) with a further reason to read:-

REASON 4: The proposed development would lead to an unacceptable intensification of the existing vehicular accesses, which would be detrimental to highway safety and therefore contrary to Policy 32 of the Bromley Local Plan and Policy 6.3 of the London Plan,

A recommended condition regarding electrical vehicle charging in line Policy T6.1 of the Draft London Plan shall be sent to the Planning Inspectorate.