®Planning appeal decision
53 Pinewood Drive , Orpington , Kent , BR6 9NJ
Planning appeal 3355326 at 53 Pinewood Drive , Orpington , Kent , BR6 9NJ (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 11 July 2025 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of existing garage and erection of a detached dwelling of two bedroom chalet style design, provision of parking space utilising the existing vehicular access onto South Drive
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- BR6 9NJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing neighbouring occupiers
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The substantial and cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery and economic activity, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
The adverse impacts on character and appearance, living conditions and highway safety attract substantial weight and significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing supply and economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy D11 of the London PlanPolicy D12 of the London PlanPolicy T3 of the London PlanPolicy T4 of the London PlanPolicy T6 of the London PlanPolicy 3 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 4 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 30 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 32 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 37 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 119 of the Bromley Local Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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