®Planning appeal decision
Yew House Barnet Wood Road, Hayes, Bromley, BR2 8HJ
Planning appeal 3354149 at Yew House Barnet Wood Road, Hayes, Bromley, BR2 8HJ (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 21 May 2025 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether removal of the condition is likely to result in development that would impact detrimentally on the openness and visual amenities of the Green Belt.
demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and erection of 4 bedroom house with detached double garage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/98/02500/FUL, dated 1 Nov 1999
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Knight A
- Postcode
- BR2 8HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether removal of the condition is likely to result in development that would impact detrimentally on the openness and visual amenities of the Green Belt
- Whether removal of the condition would otherwise harm the Bromley, Hayes & Keston Commons Conservation Area
- Whether removal of the condition would harm the River Ravensbourne, Ravensbourne Valley Woodlands, Keston Common and Hayes Common Site of Importance for Nature Conservation
What decided it
The condition fails to meet the tests of reasonableness and necessity under NPPF paragraphs 55 and 57 because permitted development rights are not restricted as a matter of course in the Green Belt, the single-storey extension does not increase permitted development potential, and existing TPOs and condition 15 provide adequate protection for conservation and ecological interests.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 49Policy 41Policy 69
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55Paragraph 57
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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