Planning appeal decision
47 Southborough Road, Bromley, BR1 2EL
Planning appeal 3361253 at 47 Southborough Road, Bromley, BR1 2EL (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 21 July 2025 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the revised materials on the character and appearance of the area.
a single storey rear extension, infill extension to link garage to main dwelling and enlargement/alterations to roof to create first floor accommodation, and relocation of vehicle crossover with associated hardstanding, landscaping, refuse storage and front
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Burch S
- Postcode
- BR1 2EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the revised materials on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The revised materials would have an unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, contrary to Policies 6 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan and the NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 37 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy GG1 of the London Plan (2021)Policy GG2 of the London Plan (2021)
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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