Policy information sourced from Bromley Local Plan
Policy 55 Urban Open Space
Proposals for built development in Urban Open Space (UOS) will be permitted only under the following circumstances:
- The development is related to the existing or allocated use (in this context, neither residential nor indoor sports development, other than sports development related to educational use on the site, will normally be regarded as being related to the existing use); or
- The development is small scale and supports the outdoor recreational uses or children’s play facilities on the site; or
- Any replacement buildings do not exceed the site coverage of the existing development on the site.
Subject to the clauses above, where built development is involved; the Council will weigh any benefits being offered to the community, such as new recreational or employment opportunities, against a proposed loss of open space.
Where there is a demonstrable need for additional educational buildings sensitive design and siting will be sought to ensure that the impact on the open nature of the site is limited as far as is possible without compromising the educational requirements. In all other cases the scale, siting, and size of the proposal should not unduly impair the open nature of the site.
For more information please see the Local Plan