®Planning appeal decision
20 Manor Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 5LE
Planning appeal 3293737 at 20 Manor Road, Beckenham, Kent, BR3 5LE (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 17 November 2022 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Demolition of existing detached garage, erection of a two storey side extension and 3 storey rear extension to replace the existing 3 storey section, enlargement of the existing rear dormer and erection of new side dormers to replace existing removed and installation of front and side rooflights, subdivision of existing house into 5 flats (2 x 1 bed, 2 x 2 bed and 1 x 4 bed) alongside new parking provisions, cycle parking and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- BR3 5LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The living conditions of the adjoining residents with particular regard to outlook, privacy and proximity
What decided it
The proposed development would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area nor the living conditions of adjoining residents, and would accord with relevant development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4Policy 8Policy 9Policy 37Bromley Local Plan 2019Policy D3Policy D4London Plan March 2021Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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