Planning appeal decision
34 Heath Side, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EY
Planning appeal 3313011 at 34 Heath Side, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EY (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 10 August 2023 by Inspector Whitfield J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the LPA's decision to refuse the certificate of lawful use or development application was well-founded.
conversion of existing loft into habitable space incorporating hip to gable side wall extension rear Dormer / front slope Velux lights and Porch
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Whitfield J
- Postcode
- BR5 1EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the LPA's decision to refuse the certificate of lawful use or development application was well-founded
What decided it
The combined cubic content of the proposed dormer and hip-to-gable extensions exceeded the 50m³ permitted development limitation, while the porch complied with all Class D requirements.
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