Planning appeal decision
87 Queensway, West Wickham, BR4 9DT
Planning appeal 3274364 at 87 Queensway, West Wickham, BR4 9DT (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 6 September 2021 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed first floor rear roof extension and dormer window upon the character and appearance of the host building and the locality.
a single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, insertion of windows into first floor flank elevation and loft conversion incorporating increase in ridge height of existing extension, rear dormer and side rooflights
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- BR4 9DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed first floor rear roof extension and dormer window upon the character and appearance of the host building and the locality
What decided it
The proposed first floor rear roof extension and dormer would cause unacceptable detriment to the architectural authenticity and integrity of the existing building and the character and appearance of the surrounding locality, contrary to Local Plan Policies 6 and 37, whereas the single storey rear extension was modest and proportionate with no identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 37
- Judgments
- Bernard Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [JPL 1982 P37]
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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