®Planning appeal decision
11 Alexandra Road, Biggin Hill, WESTERHAM, TN16 3NY
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
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: BLP Policy 3, BLP Policy 4, BLP Policy 8, BLP Policy 37, LP Policy D3, LP Policy D4
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