Planning appeal decision
23C Hayes Lane, Bromley, BR2 9EA
Planning appeal 3329793 at 23C Hayes Lane, Bromley, BR2 9EA (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 5 March 2024 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.
conversion of existing garage to habitable space and erection of a two-storey front extension with roof accommodation, 1x front and 3x side rooflights and elevational alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- BR2 9EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area
What decided it
The extension would be well-considered in its proportions, scale and form, would match the existing building in style and materials, and would remain sufficiently set back from the road to avoid appearing intrusive within the street scene despite breaking from the existing staggered building line.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DG5 of the Urban Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2023Policy 6 of the Bromley Local Plan 2019Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan 2019
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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