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

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

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.

Plan policies cited: 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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