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Allowed15 November 20243334959

Holwood House, Westerham Road, Keston, BR2 6HB

Planning appeal 3334959 at Holwood House, Westerham Road, Keston, BR2 6HB (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 15 November 2024 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would comprise inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

side extension of existing garage at ground level, with basement level garage including turntable and games/leisure room

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bowyer J
Postcode
BR2 6HB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the proposal would comprise inappropriate development in the Green Belt

What decided it

The extensions would not result in disproportionate additions to the original building when assessed against its substantial size and volumetric form, and would constitute exceptions to inappropriate development in the Green Belt under the Framework and local policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 49Policy 51Policy G2 of the London Plan 2021

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