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St Augustine’s Avenue, Bromley

OUR INVOLVEMENT

Planning

Preferred Partner Involvement

Nimbus (Flood Risk & Drainage)

Project Outline

The proposal comprised the erection of a pair of semi-detached houses in Bromley, seeking to make the best use of an underutilised corner plot. The semi-detached houses included two bedrooms that were designed to ensure they would be in keeping with the style of properties located in the local area.
Despite the high-quality design, the Council refused the application due to the impact of the proposal on the character of the local area, the loss of on-street parking and the impacts on flood risk.
The Planning team subsequently prepared, submitted and monitored the appeal. The Inspector chosen to determine the appeal complimented the integration of the dwellings within the street scene and concluded that the proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area. In addition, the scheme was not considered to conflict with highway safety or result in an inappropriate loss of on-street parking. Furthermore, during the course of the appeal, the Environment Agency withdrew its objection in relation to any proposed flood risk on site. The proposal was granted approval at appeal.
Following the grant of planning permission, the Planning team assisted with the Technical Design stage and submitted an application to discharge the planning conditions. Working closely with Nimbus Engineering, who provided the required drainage information, the conditions application was approved.

The proposal comprised the erection of a pair of semi-detached houses in Bromley, seeking to make the best use of an underutilised corner plot. The semi-detached houses included two bedrooms that were designed to ensure they would be in keeping with the style of properties located in the local area.
Despite the high-quality design, the Council refused the application due to the impact of the proposal on the character of the local area, the loss of on-street parking and the impacts on flood risk.
The Planning team subsequently prepared, submitted and monitored the appeal. The Inspector chosen to determine the appeal complimented the integration of the dwellings within the street scene and concluded that the proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area. In addition, the scheme was not considered to conflict with highway safety or result in an inappropriate loss of on-street parking. Furthermore, during the course of the appeal, the Environment Agency withdrew its objection in relation to any proposed flood risk on site. The proposal was granted approval at appeal.
Following the grant of planning permission, the Planning team assisted with the Technical Design stage and submitted an application to discharge the planning conditions. Working closely with Nimbus Engineering, who provided the required drainage information, the conditions application was approved.

OUTCOME

Appeal Allowed and Conditions Application Approved.

COMMENTS

If an Applicant disagrees with a decision made by the local planning authority, they have the right to appeal within 6 months of the date on the decision notice. A planning appeal is made to an external, Government run body called The Planning Inspectorate (PINS). An independent Inspector is allocated to objectively assess the appeal including any evidence submitted by the Appellant and the Local Planning Authority. The Inspectors are usually chosen for each appeal based on their own specialism and will not be able to handle appeals within the Council Borough or District within which they live or have previously worked for. On average, one third of appeals are allowed.

If an Applicant disagrees with a decision made by the local planning authority, they have the right to appeal within 6 months of the date on the decision notice. A planning appeal is made to an external, Government run body called The Planning Inspectorate (PINS). An independent Inspector is allocated to objectively assess the appeal including any evidence submitted by the Appellant and the Local Planning Authority. The Inspectors are usually chosen for each appeal based on their own specialism and will not be able to handle appeals within the Council Borough or District within which they live or have previously worked for. On average, one third of appeals are allowed.