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Allowed3 November 20256000384

10 Derwent Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EW

Planning appeal 6000384 at 10 Derwent Drive, Petts Wood, Orpington, BR5 1EW (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 3 November 2025 by Inspector Barton P, 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 building and the surrounding area.

ground floor front, side and rear extension, garage conversion, façade alterations and paved driveway

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Barton P
Postcode
BR5 1EW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties, with particular reference to outlook

What decided it

The proposed roof design, whilst departing from immediately surrounding bungalows, respects the existing pitched roofs dominant in the street scene and would not result in unacceptable adverse impacts on character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (January 2019)Policy 37 of the London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (January 2019)Policy D4 of the London Plan (March 2021)

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