®Planning appeal decision
84 Eden Way, Beckenham, BR3 3DH
Planning appeal 6000650 at 84 Eden Way, Beckenham, BR3 3DH (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 30 January 2026 by Inspector Cuthbertson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to outlook and privacy.
the construction of a first floor extension above existing garage to provide home office
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cuthbertson L
- Postcode
- BR3 3DH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed first-floor extension would create unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents by introducing an elevated vantage point enabling overlooking into neighbouring gardens and first-floor windows, contrary to Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan and Policy D3 of the London Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan (2019)Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy 6 of the Bromley Local Plan
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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