®Planning appeal decision
65 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AG
Planning appeal 6000419 at 65 High Street, Chislehurst, BR7 5AG (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 2 March 2026 by Inspector Wallace 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 conservation area including its effect on a protected tree.
demolition of existing rear MOT garage; construction of two storey linked rear building; single storey and two storey rear extension; and loft conversion with rear dormers and front rooflights with elevational and internal alterations to provide additional retail unit and 2 new residential units (three residential units in total) with parking and refuse store
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wallace P
- Postcode
- BR7 5AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the conservation area including its effect on a protected tree.
- Whether the proposal would provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupiers, with particular regard to the internal floor area, outlook and ventilation of the internal accommodation.
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Chislehurst Conservation Area, to which great weight was given, was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal, and the Framework's heritage policies provided a strong reason for refusal.
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Chislehurst Conservation Area, to which great weight was given, was not outweighed by the public benefits of three additional dwellings in an accessible town centre location and retail provision supporting High Street vitality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37Policy 41Policy 43Policy 73Policy 4Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy HC1Policy T5Policy T6Policy 30Policy 32
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 215
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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