Downe Court, Cudham Road, Downe, Orpington, BR6 7LF

Planning appeal 3359015 at Downe Court, Cudham Road, Downe, Orpington, BR6 7LF (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 10 November 2025 by Inspector Barton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

conversion of existing redundant rural barn to a small new dwelling

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Barton P
Postcode: BR6 7LF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
the effect of the proposed development on designated heritage assets

What decided it

The proposal met the exceptions in NPPF paragraphs 154(c) and 154(h)(iv) for development in the Green Belt and would preserve the setting of designated heritage assets, thereby constituting appropriate development in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 49 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (January 2019)Policy G2 of the London Plan (March 2021)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 154Paragraph 155

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