16 Ashfield Lane, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6LQ

Demolition of garage. Erection of two storey side and rear extensions

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Russell M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chislehurst Conservation Area, including but not limited to the effect on protected trees
the effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and would not demonstrate that highway safety would be protected, conflicting with the development plan.

Framework references: 202, 111

Plan policies cited: Policy 6 (Residential Extensions), Policy 8 (Side Space), Policy 37 (General Design of Development), Policy 41 (Conservation Areas), Policy 43 (Trees in Conservation Areas), Policy 73 (Development and Trees), Policy 32 (Road Safety)

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