Planning appeal decision
1 Beech Dell, Keston, BR2 6EP
Planning appeal 3285281 at 1 Beech Dell, Keston, BR2 6EP (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 4 November 2022 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Keston Park Conservation Area.
demolition of existing house and outbuildings and replacement with new detached house and garden pavilion
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- White P
- Postcode
- BR2 6EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Keston Park Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would be substantially screened by mature trees and heavily landscaped boundaries, and its position set back into the plot means its contemporary design would not be generally apparent in the area, thereby preserving the character and appearance of the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BLP Policy 4BLP Policy 37BLP Policy 41LP Policy HC1
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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