Planning appeal decision
Fox Hollow Rock Hill, Orpington, BR6 7PJ
Planning appeal 3340157 at Fox Hollow Rock Hill, Orpington, BR6 7PJ (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 13 September 2024 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- BR6 7PJ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 49Policy 51Policy 76Policy BE1Policy BE8Policy H7Policy G1Policy T18Policy NE11Policy 7.16
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54
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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