Planning appeal decision
34 Ruskin Drive, Orpington, BR6 9RR
Planning appeal 3274666 at 34 Ruskin Drive, Orpington, BR6 9RR (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 8 September 2021 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the locality.
a single storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Somers J
- Postcode
- BR6 9RR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the locality
- The living conditions of No.32 Ruskin Drive, with particular regard to outlook and enclosure
What decided it
The proposed extensions would be non-subservient additions harmful to the character and appearance of the locality and would cause severe detriment to the outlook and sense of enclosure of the neighbouring property, contrary to Local Plan Policies 6 and 37.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 37Policy 37(e)
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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