Planning appeal decision
42 Kenilworth Road, London, London, United Kingdom, SE207QG
Planning appeal 6000027 at 42 Kenilworth Road, London, London, United Kingdom, SE207QG (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 26 March 2025 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building.
described on the application form as, “Proposed ground floor wraparound, floor plan redesign and all other associated works at 42 Kenilworth Road
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- SE20 7QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 40 Kenilworth Road, with particular regard to sunlight and outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would have unacceptable and harmful effects on both the character and appearance of the host building and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers due to its excessive size, scale and resulting sense of enclosure.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 37
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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