Planning appeal decision
54 Kevington Drive, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6RN
Planning appeal 6000222 at 54 Kevington Drive, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6RN (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 23 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, “Two storey side/front and single storey rear extension with elevational alterations at 54 Kevington Drive
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- BR7 6RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 52 Kevington Drive, with particular regard to outlook and sunlight
What decided it
The proposed development would have an unacceptable and harmful effect on both the character and appearance of the Area of Special Residential Character and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, conflicting with multiple development plan policies, and the private benefits to the appellant's property could not outweigh these harms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 8Policy 37Policy 44Policy D3
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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