Rosedale , Hockeden Lane, Swanley, BR8 7QN

Planning appeal 3279166 at Rosedale , Hockeden Lane, Swanley, BR8 7QN (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 6 February 2023 by Inspector Pipkin R, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

use of land for stationing residential caravans to provide 3 gypsy and traveller pitches with associated works (hardstanding, fencing, septic tank and landscaping)

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector: Pipkin R
Postcode: BR8 7QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking and light intrusion
if there are any material considerations which mean that the decision should be made otherwise than in accordance with the development plan

What decided it

The proposal, subject to conditions securing an acceptable site layout, landscaping and lighting, was found to accord with Policies 12 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan and therefore with the development plan as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 12Policy 37
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 105Paragraph 56

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