®Planning appeal decision
12 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LB
Planning appeal 3290233 at 12 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1LB (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 18 July 2022 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with specific regard to the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character (PWASRC).
a single storey rear extension, first floor side extension, front porch and raised patio
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- BR5 1LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with specific regard to the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character (PWASRC)
What decided it
The first floor side extension would create a cramped terrace-like appearance that would harm the characteristic separation between dwellings in the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character, contrary to the development plan policies requiring high quality design that respects the area's special qualities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 8Policy 37Policy 44Appendix 17
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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