51 Croydon Road, West Wickham, BR4 9HZ

loft extension to provide an additional single bedroom flat

Authority: London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hole K

What decided it

The Council's non-determination of the application within the statutory period, combined with the Council Officer's assessment that the proposed development would have acceptable effects on character, appearance, highway safety and neighbouring living conditions, led to the appeal being allowed.

Plan policies cited: London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019) Policy 1, London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019) Policy 4, London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019) Policy 6, London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019) Policy 30, London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019) Policy 32, London Borough of Bromley Local Plan (2019) Policy 37, London Plan (2021) Policy D1, London Plan (2021) Policy D3, London Plan (2021) Policy D4, London Plan (2021) Policy D5, London Plan (2021) Policy D6, London Plan (2021) Policy G6, London Plan (2021) Policy T4, London Plan (2021) Policy T6, London Plan (2021) Policy H1, London Plan (2021) Policy H2

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