®Planning appeal decision
36 Chelsfield Road, ORPINGTON, BR5 4DW
roof and ground floor extensions to existing semi- detached bungalow and erection of attached three-bedroom chalet bungalow to form 2 three-bedroom chalet bungalows, with associated parking, relocated vehicular access and refuse and cycle stores
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Courtney T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of 36 Chelsfield Road and the surrounding area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, caused by the excessive scale and encroachment of the extensions and the cramped appearance of the resultant terrace, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of one additional dwelling to housing supply.
The significant harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of one additional dwelling to housing supply, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy 4, Policy 37, Policy 3
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