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Allowed30 July 20256000215

138 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1LF

Planning appeal 6000215 at 138 Petts Wood Road, Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1LF (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 30 July 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 area.

described on the application form as, “Part 1/part 2 storey side and rear wrap round extension and loft conversion. Loft conversion approved under application DC/24/02688

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
O'Doherty A
Postcode
BR5 1LF

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 proposed development would result in Nos 136 and 138 exhibiting a high degree of symmetry in the street scene, complementing the rhythm and pattern of development in the ASRC and complying with Policies 6, 37, 44 and D3.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6Policy 37Policy 44Policy 115Policy D3 of the London Plan

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