®Planning appeal decision
15 Cedars Road, Beckenham, BR3 4JE
Planning appeal 3322591 at 15 Cedars Road, Beckenham, BR3 4JE (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 4 September 2023 by Inspector Dickson R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Elm Road Conservation Area.
for a single storey rear extension, external alterations and loft dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dickson R
- Postcode
- BR3 4JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Elm Road Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 13 Cedars Road, with specific regard to outlook
What decided it
The harm to the conservation area and listed building character, combined with the adverse impact on neighbouring living conditions regarding outlook, was not outweighed by any public benefits or material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 8Policy 37Policy 39Policy 41Policy HC1
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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