Planning appeal decision
17 Cator Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5DT
Planning appeal 3308898 at 17 Cator Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5DT (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 23 January 2023 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
a loft conversion, partial demolition of existing roof and erection of hipped dormer roof extension with associated glazing
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- SE26 5DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dormer extension would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and the Conservation Area, conflicting with Bromley Local Plan Policies 6, 37 and 41, with no public benefits to outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 41Policy 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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