Permission

The Principal Planner introduced this report, which was for a part single, part double rear extension, single storey front extension, loft conversion of existing and new hipped roof space, including new dormer to the rear. Alteration of existing roof pitch to increase habitable loft space.

Oral representations were heard in objection and in support of the application.

The Chairman moved for permission which was seconded by Councillor Christine Harris.

Councillors Simon Fawthrop and Kira Gabbert supported permission but with additional conditions.

Members, having considered the report, objections and representations, resolved that permission be granted as recommended, subject to the conditions set out in the report of the chief planner with the addition of further conditions to read as follows:

5) Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order amending, revoking and re-enacting this Order) no building, structure, extension, enlargement or alteration permitted by Class A, B, C, D or E of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the 2015 Order (as amended), shall be erected or made within the curtilage(s) of the dwelling(s) hereby permitted without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: In the interests of protecting the character of the area and residential amenity of neighbouring properties in accordance with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.

6. Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order amending, revoking and re-enacting this Order) no change of use of any kind permitted by Class L (Houses of Multiple Occupation) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the 2015 Order (as amended), shall be undertaken within the curtilage of the dwelling without the prior approval in writing of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason: To enable the Council to consider future development at the site in the interest of local amenity, in accordance with Policies 9 and 37 of the Council's Local Plan (2019). 

7. i) Prior to commencement of above ground works details of treatment of all parts on the site not covered by buildings shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The site shall be landscaped strictly in accordance with the approved details in the first planting season after completion or first occupation of the development, whichever is the sooner.

Details shall include:

1. A scaled plan showing all existing vegetation to be retained and trees and plants to be planted which shall include use of a minimum of 30% native plant species of home grown stock (where possible) and no invasive species

2. A schedule detailing sizes and numbers of all proposed trees/plants

3. Sufficient specification to endure successful establishment and survival of new planting.

(ii) There shall be no excavation or raising or lowering of levels within the prescribed root protection area of retained trees unless agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

(iii) Any new tree(s) that die(s), are/is removed or become(s) severely damaged or diseased shall be replaced and any new planting (other than trees) which dies, is removed, becomes severely damaged or diseased within five years of planting shall be replaced.  Unless further specific permission has been given by the Local Planning Authority, replacement planting shall be in accordance with the approved details

Reason: In order to comply with Policies 37, 73 and 74 of the Bromley Local Plan  to secure a visually satisfactory setting for the development and to protect neighbouring amenity.

8. The additional accommodation shall be used only by members of the household occupying the dwelling 53 Park Road, Beckenham and shall not be severed to form separate self-contained units.

Reason: In order to comply with Policies 6, 7 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan, to ensure that the accommodation is not used separately and un-associated with the main dwelling and so as to prevent an unsatisfactory sub-division into two dwellings.

The following Informative was added:

The applicant should seek advice on other consents which may be required such as Building Regulations and from Thames Water.