®Planning appeal decision
Hawthorns, Cudham Lane South, Cudham, SEVENOAKS, TN14 7QA
roof alterations for addition of first floor; demolition of side extension and erection of single storey side / rear extension, and reconstruction of front porch and elevational alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework 2021 and any relevant development plan policies
What decided it
The altered and enlarged building, occupying the centre of the large garden and maintaining the same distance from plot boundaries, would not result in perceptible harm to openness or rural character, and the design improvement would outweigh any loss of openness.
The loss of openness resulting from increased built form was outweighed by the proposal replacing an unsightly suburban chalet bungalow with an attractive traditional cottage in keeping with the rural character and conservation area.
Framework references: 149, 147
Plan policies cited: Policy 51 of the Bromley Local Plan 2019
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.