Planning appeal decision
8-10 Croydon Road, Penge, Bromley, London, SE20 7AF
Planning appeal 6000279 at 8-10 Croydon Road, Penge, Bromley, London, SE20 7AF (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 3 December 2025 by Inspector O Tresise, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal development on the character and appearance of the area.
Proposed rain shelter canopy
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- O Tresise
- Postcode
- SE20 7AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial size and permanent nature of the proposed canopy would create a dominant and visually prominent feature that would diminish the spacious character of the forecourt and conflict with development plan policies requiring high-quality design in keeping with the area's character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37 of London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (January 2019)Policy D3 of the London Plan (March 2021)
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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