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Dismissed10 January 20243329639

27 Frankswood Avenue, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1BW

Planning appeal 3329639 at 27 Frankswood Avenue, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1BW (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 10 January 2024 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area.

Single storey rear extension to enlarge existing kitchen and living area; two storey side extension to enlarge existing bedroom with en-suite bathroom on first floor; two storey side extension with hip to gable roof to create symmetry with adjacent property

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hall C
Postcode
BR5 1BW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and the surrounding area
  • the living conditions of the occupants of 29 Frankswood Avenue having regard to overbearing impact

What decided it

The proposal's breach of Policy 8 by failing to maintain adequate side boundary spacing, combined with the resulting overbearing impact on the neighbouring property's living conditions, rendered the development unacceptable.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6Policy 8Policy 37

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