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Allowed5 March 20243333491

9 Silverdale Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NH

Planning appeal 3333491 at 9 Silverdale Road, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1NH (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 appeal property and surrounding area.

a loft conversion with the construction of a set back half gable and rear dormer with a crown roof

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Allan J
Postcode
BR5 1NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the appeal property and surrounding area

What decided it

The established pattern of varied alterations to semi-detached pairs within the street scene, combined with the subservient design and recessed positioning of the proposed extension, means the proposal would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6Policy 37Policy 44

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