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Allowed6 June 20256000132

3 Woodhurst Avenue, Petts Wood, Orpington, London, BR5 1AR

Planning appeal 6000132 at 3 Woodhurst Avenue, Petts Wood, Orpington, London, BR5 1AR (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 6 June 2025 by Inspector Simpson V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effect on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of existing detached garage. Erection of part one/two storey rear extension, two-storey side extension, front porch, loft conversion with part hip to gable roof alteration, rear dormer with Juliet balcony and rooflights to front, rear and side, Alterations to vehicle access and driveway to create additional parking and construction of an outbuilding at the rear of the garden for ancillary use

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Simpson V
Postcode
BR5 1AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 5 Woodhurst Avenue with particular regard to outlook and sunlight

What decided it

The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and complies with the development plan as a whole.

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