Planning appeal decision
Kinross , North End Lane, Downe, Orpington, BR6 7HQ
Planning appeal 3294003 at Kinross , North End Lane, Downe, Orpington, BR6 7HQ (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 16 February 2023 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition 2 is reasonable or necessary, in the interests of the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to privacy.
the demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey ground floor extension to the side, elevational alterations to provide roof over extended bungalow with habitable accommodation in the roof space and rooflights to sides/front without complying with conditions 2 and 4 attached to planning permission Ref 19/03568/FULL6, dated 12 March 2020
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Naylor R
- Postcode
- BR6 7HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the disputed condition 2 is reasonable or necessary, in the interests of the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to privacy
What decided it
The amended windows and openings would not result in material harm to neighbouring privacy having regard to what was previously approved, and this could be adequately controlled through a condition requiring obscure glazing to the side rooflight.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 37
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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