50 Windermere Road, West Wickham, BR4 9AW

Planning appeal 6000256 at 50 Windermere Road, West Wickham, BR4 9AW (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 1 October 2025 by Inspector Fish 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 host dwelling and wider area.

described on the planning application form as ‘Extension of basement, double storey side extension with part one and part two-storey rear extension, renewal of raised patio

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Fish A
Postcode: BR4 9AW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area
The living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with regards to outlook and privacy

What decided it

The proposed first-floor side extension would be disproportionately large, unbalance the symmetry of the semi-detached pair, and the proposed windows would harmfully increase overlooking and reduce privacy for the neighbouring occupier.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 6 of the Bromley Local Plan adopted January 2019Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan adopted January 2019Policy 8 of the Bromley Local Plan adopted January 2019Policy D3 of The London Plan 2021

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