Planning appeal decision
7 Beagles Close, Orpington, BR5 4PS
Planning appeal 3304572 at 7 Beagles Close, Orpington, BR5 4PS (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regards to outlook and privacy.
close boarded fencing and a raised patio area
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Russell M
- Postcode
- BR5 4PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regards to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The raised patio area creates significant harm to the privacy of neighbouring occupiers at No 8 Beagles Close and No 5 Loxwood Close through direct overlooking that cannot be adequately mitigated, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF paragraph 130.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6 (Residential Extensions)Policy 37 (General Design of Development)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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