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Dismissed10 January 20253343022

7 Oakhill Road , Beckenham, London, BR3 6NG

Planning appeal 3343022 at 7 Oakhill Road , Beckenham, London, BR3 6NG (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 10 January 2025 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

a side and rear extension to existing dwellinghouse

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Courtney T
Postcode
BR3 6NG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 5 and 9 Oakhill Road with particular regard to privacy, outlook, light, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to justify approval.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6Policy 37

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