348 Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8NN

Planning appeal 3286682 at 348 Crofton Road, Orpington, BR6 8NN (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 26 January 2023 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby occupiers, with particular regard to the outlook from properties to the rear of the site on Meadow Way.

first and second floor rear extensions, two storey side extension and dormer extensions to existing roof to provide 9 residential units and 9 car parking spaces

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sylvester G
Postcode: BR6 8NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby occupiers, with particular regard to the outlook from properties to the rear of the site on Meadow Way
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to density

What decided it

The proposed development would respect the living conditions of nearby occupiers and the character and appearance of the area, complying with the development plan as a whole with no material considerations of sufficient weight to indicate otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 37Policy 4Policy D6Policy D3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 199

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