50 Marlings Park Avenue, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6QW

described on the application form as ‘Demolition of existing detached garage building and erection of 2 storey side and rear extensions, single storey rear extension, 2 storey front extension, single storey front porch canopy, new roof, alteration to existing fenestration and changes to external appearance

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Fish A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area which is within the Marlings Park Estate Area of Special Residential Character (ASRC)

What decided it

The proposed design features, particularly the removal of the garage, hipped roof appearance, and gable projection with bay windows, would make the extended dwelling compatible with the character and special qualities of the ASRC despite the increase in scale.

Plan policies cited: Policy 6, Policy 37, Policy 44

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