Planning appeal decision
94 Barnfield Wood Road, Beckenham, BR3 6SX
Planning appeal 3329944 at 94 Barnfield Wood Road, Beckenham, BR3 6SX (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 1 March 2024 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of varying the disputed condition on the character and appearance of the area.
the conversion of existing garage, first floor front/side and rear extensions, loft conversion incorporating an increase in roof height, elevational alterations and addition of attached garage) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/01025/RECON, dated 16 April 2021
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- BR3 6SX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of varying the disputed condition on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The appeal property's already considerable distinctiveness within the area meant that the addition of a mansard-style extension, while unique, would not cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the ASRC.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 37Policy 44
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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