Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent To 27, Holbrook Lane, Chislehurst Bromley, BR7 6PE
Planning appeal 3323659 at Land Adjacent To 27, Holbrook Lane, Chislehurst Bromley, BR7 6PE (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 31 May 2024 by Inspector Wilkinson F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Chislehurst Conservation Area, with regard to the design of the proposed dwelling and the effect on trees.
development of land by the erection of a two storey 4 bedroom detached house with integral garage, together with laying out of associated access, turning area and amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wilkinson F
- Postcode
- BR7 6PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Chislehurst Conservation Area, with regard to the design of the proposed dwelling and the effect on trees
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would preserve the character and appearance of the Chislehurst Conservation Area through its respectful design, reduced scale compared to the previous scheme, and retention of visually prominent trees, despite the removal of trees in poor condition.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37Policy 41Policy 43Policy 73
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54
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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