Planning appeal decision
15 Cedars Road , Beckenham , Kent, BR3 4JE
Planning appeal 3338128 at 15 Cedars Road , Beckenham , Kent, BR3 4JE (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 14 August 2024 by Inspector Reid L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Elm Road Conservation Area, having particular regard to the significance of the host building as a non-designated heritage asset.
single storey rear extension with rooflights and loft extension with rear dormer
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Reid L
- Postcode
- BR3 4JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Elm Road Conservation Area, having particular regard to the significance of the host building as a non-designated heritage asset
- the effect of the proposed single storey rear extension on the living conditions of the occupants of 13 Cedars Road with regards to outlook
What decided it
The proposed dormer window would cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area and non-designated heritage asset that outweighs the limited public benefits, and the extension would unacceptably harm the outlook of neighbouring occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 37Policy 39Policy 41Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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