Policy information sourced from Bromley Local Plan

Policy 37 General Design of Development

All development proposals, including extensions to existing buildings, will be expected to be of a high standard of design and layout. Developments will be expected to meet all of the following criteria where they are relevant:

  • Be imaginative and attractive to look at, of a good architectural quality and should complement the scale, proportion, form, layout and materials of adjacent buildings and areas;
  • Positively contribute to the existing street scene and/or landscape and respect important views, heritage assets, skylines, landmarks or landscape features;
  • Space about buildings should provide opportunities to create attractive settings with hard or soft landscaping (including enhancing biodiversity);
  • The relationship with existing buildings should allow for adequate daylight and sunlight to penetrate in and between buildings;
  • Respect the amenity of occupiers of neighbouring buildings and those of future occupants, providing healthy environments and ensuring they are not harmed by noise and disturbance, inadequate daylight, sunlight, privacy or by overshadowing;
  • The development should address sustainable design and construction and include where appropriate on-site energy generation;
  • Suitable access should be provided for people with impaired mobility and meet the principles of inclusive design. Where necessary and relevant to the development, contributions may be sought to improve accessibility around the development;
  • Security and crime prevention measures should be included in the design and layout of building and public areas;
  • Recycling and waste storage facilities are incorporated within the design layout;
  • Respect non designated heritage assets. Applications should be accompanied by a written statement setting out design principles and illustrative material showing the relationship of the development to the wider context.

For more information please see the Local Plan