®Planning appeal decision
2 Ravens Gate Mews, Bromley, BR2 0BY
Planning appeal 3317625 at 2 Ravens Gate Mews, Bromley, BR2 0BY (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 26 October 2023 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Shortlands Village Conservation Area.
a loft conversion incorporating an increase in roof height, three front dormers, three rear dormers, one side dormer and one side rooflight
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
- Postcode
- BR2 0BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Shortlands Village Conservation Area
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties within Ravens Gate Mews, in respect of outlook and visual amenity
What decided it
The mansard roof form would harmfully alter the character and appearance of the conservation area by introducing an alien feature incompatible with the modest pitched roof forms characteristic of the area, with no public benefits to outweigh this less than substantial harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 37Policy 41HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 201Paragraph 202
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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