Woodlands , Holwood Park Avenue, ORPINGTON, BR6 8NQ

proposed demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of a replacement 7 bedroom dwelling with accommodation over 2 floors and accommodation in the roofspace together with basement to substitute granted scheme DC/16/03654/FULL1 without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref DC/19/02269/FULL1, dated 23/08/2019

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: White P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed amendments on the character and appearance of the Keston Park Conservation Area
the effect of the amendments on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with regard to outlook
whether conditions 8 and 9 are reasonable and necessary

What decided it

The Inspector found no material harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area or to neighbouring living conditions that would justify the blanket removal of Class E permitted development rights, causing conditions 8 and 9 to fail the tests of reasonableness and necessity.

Framework references: 54, 56

Plan policies cited: Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan

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