Planning appeal decision
35 Recreation Road , Bromley, Kent, BR2 0DY
Planning appeal 3337997 at 35 Recreation Road , Bromley, Kent, BR2 0DY (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 3 July 2024 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Shortlands Village Conservation Area.
a loft conversion with dormer to the rear roof space
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Courtney T
- Postcode
- BR2 0DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Shortlands Village Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed dormer would appear disproportionately large and bulky, failing to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the modest public benefit of increased living space does not outweigh this harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 37Policy 41
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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