Quite simply it is far too big and ugly and attempts to cram in far too many properties for it to be sited in such a prominent locality within a small village street scene

Points you might like to make on your written representation might be (use your own words):

• The building is out of character with existing bulidings in the area. (Explain how/why)
• The building would be too prominent if bought forwards to the boundaries. (How large and imposing would it be)
• Would there be enough parking for the bar, shop and flats? (How would that impact the junction)
• Etc.

The proposed new accommodations are luxury flats; nothing in the plan is for affordable housing for the benefit of the local community

Points you might like to make on your written representation might be (use your own words):

• There will be no affordable housing introduced if this goes ahead (Explain how important this is...)
• Explain how the local community doesn't need luxury flats and how people living in luxury flats may not contribute to the local community at all...
• Point out how luxury flats and their inhabitants could in fact endanger local community spirit, as they will be unlikely to put up with noise eminating from the bar, due to living far too close to it.
• Etc.

We think this means that there is insufficient financial and planning evidence to confirm that the new replacement building could fulfil all of the requirements currently met by the existing building.

Points you might like to make on your written representation might be (use your own words):

• Should the new bar or unwanted and un-needed convenince store fail, we are worried that the retail units could well end up empty after all. (Explain how a new convenience store could threaten the other stores on Windsor Drive)
• If the financial stress upon the store that the local Post Office is in is too much, the local community could lose this. (Explain how important having a local Post Office is to the community - Remember older people use the facilites even if you don't yourself)
• Lots of local community groups use the function room at the Chelsfield. If this is lost, where would these groups have? (Explain how important it is to the local community to have somewhere where local meetings, places to hold Wakes, Support groups etc. and how not having a place to hold these could destroy these community groups altogether)
• Etc.

The bins and waste storage area for the new pub and flats are too small and too far from the road. There is no dedicated waste storage are for the retail unit.

Points you might like to make on your written representation might be (use your own words):

• Following the recent remodeling of the junction into Windsor Drive, bin lorries, deliveries, convenience store parking, bar parking and residential parking (visitors) would make this junction dangerous and overloaded. (Explain how this would be terrible for the quality of life for residents of the surrounding area.)
• Etc.

There is no evidence that the new pub would viable or that it would be granted the same level of licencing as the existing pub that enjoys live music and occasional late opening granted.

Points you might like to make on your written representation might be (use your own words):

• If the bar wasn't viable due to things like the junction being overloaded, or people not wanting to go due to the overbearing nature of the building, how devastating would that be to the local community? (Explain how important it is to keep the Chelsfield for these reasons)
• Etc.

Although there was a bat (🦇 - as in Batman 😉) survey carried out it was inconclusive; the presence of bats (🦇) would not be enough to prevent this planning proposal.

Points you might like to make on your written representation might be (use your own words):

• The Bromley local plan states that planning permission will not be granted for development of land that will have an adverse effect on protected species, unless mitigating measures can be secured.
• It is unlikely that the presence of bats (🦇) would be enough to prevent this planning proposal from proceeding for very long
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Non-designated heritage assets are buildings, monuments, sites, places, areas or landscapes identified as having a degree of significance meriting consideration in planning decisions but which are not formally designated heritage assets. A substantial majority of buildings have little or no heritage significance and thus do not constitute heritage assets. Only a minority have enough heritage interest for their significance to be a material consideration in the planning process. The Bromley Planning Officer believes that our beautiful building is part of this minority.

Points you might like to make on your written representation might be (use your own words):

• The pub is an attractive essential part of Chelsfield. The existing building has architectural significance and character, in good condition and well looked after. The proposed new pub is modern, would have a lack of ambience, a lack of character and would be uninviting.
• The pub is a landmark building in Chelsfield and an asset to the local community. The building was constructed since World War 2 so has a long history in the local area. The existing shops and flats are unattractive so the pub adds relief to the area.
• The pub is one of the few pubs in Orpington that has a nice vibe and feels safe. It is doubtful a new pub will be built as future planning applications would be submitted to amend the use.
• The pub is close to station and popular with the commuters and is a venue considered to be a good place for elderly and disabled people to socialise.
• New pub has no outdoor area for families to enjoy. The existing pub has a safe outside play area.
• The existing public house supports local sports teams, musicians and charities so is a valuable asset to the community. The pub is also used as a meeting place for many clubs and groups. The proposal would result in a loss of the existing pub.
• Etc.