®Planning appeal decision
11 Alexandra Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3NY
Planning appeal 3361723 at 11 Alexandra Road, Biggin Hill, Westerham, TN16 3NY (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 23 July 2025 by Inspector Ellis D, 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.
first floor extension over existing double garage and lounge, and conversion into two-bedroom self-build dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ellis D
- Postcode
- TN16 3NY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The bulky and cramped appearance of the proposed dwelling caused by the design, bulk and position of the extension would cause substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area that significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of one additional housing unit and self-build provision.
The limited benefits of housing supply, economic growth and self-build provision were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance and conflict with design policies in the development plan and Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BLP Policy 3BLP Policy 4BLP Policy 8BLP Policy 37LP Policy D3LP Policy D4
- 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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