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Notice upheld19 September 20253344588

36 Horley Road, London, SE9 4LE

Planning appeal 3344588 at 36 Horley Road, London, SE9 4LE (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 19 September 2025 by Inspector Lewis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its immediate surroundings.

Without the required planning permission, the erection of a single storey rear extension at the above Land

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Lewis D
Postcode
SE9 4LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its immediate surroundings
  • The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The extension fails to comply with development plan policies 6 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan due to its excessive scale, poor materials, and harmful impact on neighbouring living conditions and the character of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan

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