Update – 8 July 2018
The planning application, ref. No. 18/01359/FULL1, submitted on behalf of Mr and Mrs M. Kenward of Meadowstag Properties Limited for the erection of a 2-storey two-bedroom dwelling house with associated amenity space, landscaping, car parking and access on to Bracken Hill Lane, with cycle and refuse storage, on land adjacent to 9 Bracken Hill Lane, Bromley BR1 3RX, has been permitted. The decision is available.

Nearby owners/occupiers were notified of the application, and representations were received, which can be summarised as follows:
  • Concern regarding the noise and dust/disturbance during construction and the impact of this on the residents of the adjacent nursing home
  • The sightlines/visibility splays shown to be provided would be obstructed by neighbouring walls and by parked cars on the street including those of parishioners at the nearby church
  • The proposal would compromise pedestrian and vehicular safety and the site is located on a blind bend. The impact on visitors to the church should also be taken into account
  • No information has been provided regarding the impact on neighbouring buildings associated with the excavation required to develop the site, including regarding the footings of neighbouring buildings
  • Concerns regarding sewerage including main drains access
  • No objection in principle, but permission should not be granted without the concerns raised regarding
The conclusion set out in the recommendation presented at the planning committee meeting on Thursday 28 June 2018 was:

The design and appearance of the development would complement the surrounding residential area and would not have an unacceptable impact on the amenity of neighbouring occupiers. It is considered that the density and house type of the proposed scheme is acceptable. The proposed dwelling would achieve a good standard of accommodation for prospective occupants, including in terms of amenity space. It is not considered that the proposal would have an adverse impact on the local road network, local parking conditions or conditions of vehicular or pedestrian safety. It is therefore recommended that planning permission is granted subject to the imposition of suitable conditions. In view of the constraints of the size of the site it would be appropriate if permission is granted to remove the permitted development rights associated with residential extensions.

Update – 16 June 2018
The planning application, ref. No. 18/01359/FULL1, submitted on behalf of Mr and Mrs M. Kenward of Meadowstag Properties Limited for the erection of a 2-storey two-bedroom dwelling house with associated amenity space, landscaping, car parking and access on to Bracken Hill Lane, with cycle and refuse storage, on land adjacent to 9 Bracken Hill Lane, Bromley BR1 3RX is pending decision.

A number of objections have been filed, including the one from Martin Ruddick dated 28 May 2018, with the conclusion:

The proposed access does not comply with the D.o.T Manual for Streets, and would compromise the highway safety of the traffic using Bracken Hill lane and would be contrary to Policy T18 (Road Safety) of the Bromley UDP. It is for this reason that I object to the planning application.

A planning committee date has been set as Thursday 28 June 2018.

House on land adjacent to 9 Bracken Hill Lane – 9 May 2018

Proposed street scene

A planning application, ref. No. 18/01359/FULL1, has been submitted on behalf of Mr and Mrs M. Kenward of Meadowstag Properties Limited for the erection of a 2-storey two-bedroom dwelling house with associated amenity space, landscaping, car parking and access on to Bracken Hill Lane, with cycle and refuse storage, on land adjacent to 9 Bracken Hill Lane, Bromley BR1 3RX.

The design of the property has been prepared in order to respond to the scale of dwellings within Karen Court to the north. There is significant variety to the character and appearance of this part of Blyth Road, enabling (we are told) a certain degree of architectural flexibility to be introduced to the design that is proposed. In any event it is of traditional form.

The application would involve the introduction of a new access on to Bracken Hill Lane, and parking would be provided within the development for two vehicles. The design also incorporates a turning head that would enable vehicles to enter and exit the site “in a forward gear”.

The following are among the documents available on file:
The neighbour consultation expiry date is Wednesday 30 May 2018.