®Planning appeal decision
146 Chislehurst Road, Orpington, BR6 0DT
Planning appeal 3298663 at 146 Chislehurst Road, Orpington, BR6 0DT (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 29 November 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character of the area.
the conversion of an existing domestic outbuilding to provide a garden room, with facilities for family accommodation, entertainment and leisure use, incidental to the enjoyment of the house and garden. Alteration of existing doors, insertion of new door and windows, insulation, extension of the existing services - heating, electricity, water supply and drainage
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- BR6 0DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupants of surrounding properties
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The imposition of a planning condition restricting the converted garage to ancillary use incidental to the main dwelling, combined with the ability to take enforcement action if this were breached, ensures the development would not create a separate planning unit and would comply with Policy 7 of the Bromley Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 37Policy 32
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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