Land at 96 Kingsway, West Wickham, BR4 9JQ

Planning appeal 3313302 at Land at 96 Kingsway, West Wickham, BR4 9JQ (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 July 2024 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

without planning permission, the erection of a first-floor rear extension measuring approximately 3m in depth and 4.5m in width above an existing 6m deep single storey extension and the erection of a two-storey side extension exceeding 3m in height within 2m of a side boundary

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hawkins S
Postcode: BR4 9JQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the extensions on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
The effect on the living conditions enjoyed by existing and future occupiers of neighbouring residential property, having regard to outlook
Whether the period specified for complying with the requirements of the notice falls short of what should reasonably be allowed

What decided it

The extensions cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance through their incompatible design, scale and form, conflicting with the Development Plan with no material considerations to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 8Policy 6Policy 37

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