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Dismissed17 March 20266001021

1 Orchard Villas Rushmore Hill, Orpington, Orpington, BR6 7NB

Planning appeal 6001021 at 1 Orchard Villas Rushmore Hill, Orpington, Orpington, BR6 7NB (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 17 March 2026 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of an existing dwelling and erection of two storey 4 bedroom detached dwelling without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 20/04305/FULL1, dated 11 January 2021

Authority
London Borough of Bromley
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cahalane R
Postcode
BR6 7NB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect on highway safety

What decided it

The proposed front parking area would significantly harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area by introducing a harsh, visually dominant feature into a spacious and verdant streetscene, contrary to Policy 37 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 37Policy 32Policy 34Policy 30

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