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Allowed3 October 20256000240

36 Chelsfield Road, Orpington, BR5 4DW

Planning appeal 6000240 at 36 Chelsfield Road, Orpington, BR5 4DW (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 3 October 2025 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

single storey side/rear extensions with canopies over front and side doors, loft conversion with rear dormer, side roof window and two front roof lights and construction of detached garage to rear garden

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Sibley G
Postcode
BR5 4DW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The subservient scale and design of the extensions and garage, combined with the retention of adequate amenity space and the open character of the corner plot, would not harm the character and appearance of the area and would comply with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy 37 of the Bromley Local PlanPolicy D3 of the London Plan

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