Planning appeal decision
62 Braemar Gardens, West Wickham, BR4 0JW
Planning appeal 3327537 at 62 Braemar Gardens, West Wickham, BR4 0JW (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 13 March 2024 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of two-storey side extension and the erection of an attached 2-bed, one and two storey dwellinghouse, together with associated landscaping, bin store, cycle store, and off-street frontage parking from the existing vehicular access in Braemar Gardens
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
- Postcode
- BR4 0JW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at Nos 26-38 (even nos) Ravenswood Crescent with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed design, which extends the distinctive architectural features of the area while maintaining visual subservience and spacious character, combined with the significant separation distance preventing harm to neighbouring outlook, justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 4 Bromley Local Plan 2019Policy 37 Bromley Local Plan 2019Policy D4 London PlanPolicy D5 London PlanPolicy 5.13 London Plan
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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