Update - 21 April 2017

Proposed building at 74 Madeira Avenue (revised)

The following conditions have been approved on the application, ref. No. 15/05259/CONDIT, with details of conditions submitted in relation to planning permission, ref. No. 15/05259/FULL1, at 74 Madeira Avenue, Bromley BR1 4AS:
  • Condition 2 – Landscaping
    As per email correspondence received 2nd September 2016
    As per Drwg No: 0120-20_221 titled "Detailed Design Site Plan" received 6th July 2016
  • Condition 3 – Boundary enclosures
    As per Drawing No. 0120-20_221 titled 'Detailed Design Site Plan' received 6th July 2016 & Drawing no. 0221A titled 'Detailed Design, Detailed Information, Site Plan' received 3rd March 2017.
  • Condition 4 – Tree fencing
    As per email correspondence received 2nd September 2016
    As per Drwg No: 0120-20_221 titled "Detailed Design Site Plan" received 6th July 2016
  • Condition 5 – Details of external materials
    As per brick samples submitted
  • Condition 6 – Details of external materials
    As per brick samples submitted
  • Condition 7 – Surface water drainage
    As per email correspondence received 5th September 2016
  • Condition 8 – Details of drainage works
    As per email correspondence received 5th September 2016
  • Condition 11 – Storage of refuse & recyclable materials
    As per Drwg No: 0120-20_221 titled "Detailed Design Site Plan" received 6th July 2016
  • Condition 12 – Light scheme
    As per email correspondence received 12th August 2016
  • Condition 13 – Construction Management Plan
    As per "Construction Management Plan/Logistics Plan" received 11th July 2016
  • Condition 14 – Surface water discharge
    As per email correspondence received 5th September 2016
  • Condition 18 – Crime protection
    As per email correspondence received 5th August 2016
The decision dated 21 April 2017 is available. The e-mail correspondence, and subsequently filed documents and samples, referred to in the decision are not available on the public file.

Update - 31 August 2016
The application, ref. No. 16/03011/FULL1, comprising a revision of the scheme permitted under planning application  ref. No. 15/05259/FULL1to include two dormer windows to the rear roof slope at 74 Madeira Avenue, Bromley BR1 4AS, has now been permitted.

It is not considered that the proposed dormer windows would result in any further overlooking beyond that presently created by the first floor rear and flank windows. The introduction of two smaller dormer windows is not considered to result in any visual harm or loss of amenities or daylight to the residents located either side and overall is considered a better design than that approved.

Update - 3 August 2016
Demolition is now complete and was done with consideration and not too much noise. Meanwhile, a further application, ref. No. 15/05259/CONDIT, has been submitted with details of the following conditions submitted in relation to planning permission, ref. No. 15/05259/FULL1, at 74 Madeira Avenue, Bromley BR1 4AS:
  • Condition 2 – Landscaping
  • Condition 3 – Boundary enclosures
  • Condition 4 – Tree fencing
  • Condition 5 – Details of external materials
  • Condition 6 – Details of external materials
  • Condition 7 – Surface water drainage
  • Condition 8 – Details of drainage works
  • Condition 11 – Storage of refuse & recyclable materials
  • Condition 12 – Light scheme
  • Condition 14 – Surface water discharge
  • Condition 18 – Crime protection
Update - 12 July 2016
A further application, ref. No. 16/03011/FULL1, has been made for the rear roof lights in one of the bedrooms in the roof space in both units of the proposal at 74 Madeira Avenue, Bromley BR1 4AS to be replaced with rear facing dormers.

Update - 23 February 2016
Permission has been given, subject to legal agreement on the application ref. No: 15/05259 for the demolition of the existing bungalow and replacement with two semi-detached properties each with two off street car parking spaces at 74 Madeira Avenue, Bromley BR1 4AS. The decision is available.

Demolition of bungalow and replacement with two semi-detached properties - 16 December 2015
A new application has been made for the demolition of the existing bungalow and replacement with two semi-detached properties each with two off street car parking spaces at 74 Madeira Avenue, Bromley BR1 4AS. The applicants state that the proposal now provides an appropriate and sensitive response to ensuring the future of the site. The development, namely a pair of modest semi-detached houses, is said to be sustainable, compatible with the area and in accordance with development plan policy, with no impact on residential amenity or the character of the street. 

The neighbour consultation expiry date is 6 January 2016. The following substantive documents are available:
Update - 17 November 2015
The appeal on the refusal of the application for the demolition of 74 Madeira Avenue has been dismissed – we won. See the decision.

The scheme would be harmful to the area’s character and appearance. The degree of harm caused to the character and appearance of the area, through the dominant nature of the proposal, and its incongruity within its immediate context would be significant, and this would outweigh the lack of harm found in respect of the proposal’s effects on living conditions.

Update - 28 July 2015
Details of the appeal are now on line, APP/G5180/W/15/3065805. Click on ‘Make representation’ in order to do so. We would be grateful if you make take a few minutes to object to this appeal to help preserve the nature of Madeira Avenue.

Update - 1 July 2015
This application, as expected, has been appealed. See the Appellant’s Case dated 28 May 2015, as it appears on the Bromley planning website. The Ravensbourne Valley Preservation Society is mentioned more than once.

Update - 26 March 2015
The decision refusing the application, reference number 14/05019, for the demolition of 74 Madeira Avenue and the construction of 5 two bedroomed flats is now available. The proposal would 
  • by reason of its scale, height, massing, density, site cover and type of housing proposed, constitute an overdominant and incongruous form of development, out of character with neighbouring development, and harmful to neighbouring amenity by reason of loss of overlooking and privacy; and, if permitted,
  • be likely to set a pattern for similar undesirable development along this part of Madeira Avenue which is made up of individual family houses, contrary to Policies BE1 and H9 of the Unitary Development Plan.

Update - 19 March 2015
Although the planning officer’s recommendation was for ‘permission’, the application for the demolition of the bungalow at 74 Madeira Avenue was refused this evening. Thanks especially to Cllr. Michael Rutherford, who tweeted:

This evening I helped to reject overdevelopment on Madeira Avenue. I spoke with a resident to turn down a block of flats.

Watch this space for an appeal or revised application.

Update - 10 March 2015
The Bromley planning officer’s report which will be considered by Plans Subcommittee 1 on 19 March 2015 at 7.00 p.m. precisely in the council chamber is now available on this application for the demolition of the bungalow at 74 Madeira AvenueUnfortunately, the recommendation is for ‘permission’ but, as residents of Madeira Avenue will know, committees frequently do not follow the recommendation, so everything is still to play for.

It is likely that a local neighbour will speak against this application and they would undoubtedly appreciate your support on the evening.

Update - 6 March 2015
Our formal objection to this application for the demolition of the existing dwelling and replacement building comprising 5 two-bedroom apartments and off-road parking at 74 Madeira Avenue, Bromley BR1 4AB is now available.

74 Madeira Avenue, Bromley - 14 February 2015

Existing bungalow at 74 Madeira Avenue

A formal application for the demolition of 74 Madeira Avenue and the construction of 5 two bedroomed flats has just been submitted to the Council under reference number 14/05019. The various documents are available below.


Proposed building at 74 Madeira Avenue

Some notes, not our formal objection, are available on this development to keep residents informed.

Comments must be made to the Council by Thursday 5 March 2015. (Coincidentally, this is the date of our AGM where we can discuss this application – it is unlikely to matter if comments are provided to the Council early on 6 March). We are currently considering this application, and our thoughts on it will be posted here soon. If you would like to support us in our work, please join us here.