®Planning appeal decision
23 Park Farm Road, Bromley, BR1 2PE
Planning appeal 6000611 at 23 Park Farm Road, Bromley, BR1 2PE (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 18 February 2026 by Inspector Vo K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Numbers 21 and 25 Park Farm Road.
the “the demolition of an existing residential property and the construction of a new four-bedroom family home featuring smooth off-white render, black slate- effect roof tiles, and decorative elements. Extensions to the front and rear, air source heat pumps and an electric vehicle charging point. Plantings, a small wildlife pond, and hedging, bird and bat boxes, and insect habitats. The applicant claims self build exemption. Access to the site will remain as existing, with a “drive-on, drive-off” driveway arrangement. A new rear garden terrace and a 3 x 6- meter pool, along with a refurbished outbuilding to serve as a pool house
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Vo K
- Postcode
- BR1 2PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Numbers 21 and 25 Park Farm Road
- the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 25 through loss of outlook, which substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of the development when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The significant and enduring harm to the living conditions of occupiers of No. 25 regarding outlook, afforded substantial weight, substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited social and economic benefits of the development and the moderate weight of the housing land supply shortfall, as the proposal would deliver no net increase in dwellings and no affordable housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan 2019Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy 8 of the Bromley Local Plan 2019Policy 4 of the Bromley Local Plan 2019Policy H2 of the London Plan 2021Policy D1 of the London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 135
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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