Fox Hollow Rock Hill, ORPINGTON, BR6 7PJ

the demolition of existing stables buildings and erection of single storey 2 bedroom dwelling utilising existing access and parking without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref DC/15/01097/FULL1, dated 20th May 2015

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Law T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the conditions are necessary and reasonable having regard to local and national policies relating to proposals affecting the Green Belt and the character and appearance of the area, including the Kent Downs National Landscape

What decided it

The potential for future development under permitted development rights to noticeably and significantly reduce the openness of the Green Belt in spatial terms and erode the rural character of the area, given the dwelling's location, modest plot size, and low boundary fencing.

Framework references: 54

Plan policies cited: Policy 49, Policy 51, Policy 76, Policy BE1, Policy BE8, Policy H7, Policy G1, Policy T18, Policy NE11, Policy 7.16

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