Agenda item

REFUSED

Description of application – Development of land off Dryden way to rear of Number 28 Bruce Grove, BR6 0HF, with erection of a flatted development with part two/three stories providing a total of 9 residential units incorporating 4 x one bedroom flats and 5 x two bedroom flats, with new courtyard and

communal garden spaces, and new vehicular access with 4 off street

parking spaces.

Planning application 19/04343/FULL1 had been refused in January 2020 and was currently at appeal.

Councillor Tony Owen referred to paragraph 7.1.2 of the planning report and he objected to the proposed two studio flats and his view was that the development would be harmful to the character of the area, would affect the amenities of neighbouring properties and the alleyway that ran from The Walnuts to Priory Gardens would also be affected by the proposed overbearing brick wall feature.

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

1. The proposal, by reason of its form, design, layout and site coverage would constitute a cramped overdevelopment of the site that would be out of character with the established form and layout of neighbouring development, overbearing in relation to the public footpath and detrimental to the character of the area, contrary to Policies 4 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.

2.  The proposal, by reason of its height, massing, siting and fenestration, would have a detrimental impact on the amenities of neighbouring residential properties by way of an oppressive visual impact, loss of outlook, light and privacy, thereby contrary to Policies 4 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.

3.  The proposal fails to provide adequate private outdoor amenity area for some of the proposed units, providing an unsatisfactory quality of residential accommodation, detrimental to the living conditions and amenity of future occupants of the proposed flats, and contrary to Policies 4 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan, Policy 3.5 of The London Plan and the Mayor's Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance. The proposal fails to provide adequate private outdoor amenity area for some of the proposed units, providing an unsatisfactory quality of residential accommodation, detrimental to the living conditions and amenity of future occupants of the proposed flats, and contrary to Policies 4 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan, Policy 3.5 of The London Plan and the Mayor's Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance.