Planning appeal decision
87A Penge Road, Bromley, SE20 7UN
Planning appeal 6001375 at 87A Penge Road, Bromley, SE20 7UN (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 5 May 2026 by Inspector Reed J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties with regard to noise and disturbance.
retrospective planning application for the retention of a retractable roof cover on demountable structure built at the rear garden- patio area
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Reed J
- Postcode
- SE20 7UN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties with regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The development results in unacceptable levels of noise and disturbance to surrounding residential properties due to the intensified and year-round commercial use within an enclosed structure, contrary to local plan policies protecting residential amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37Policy 96Policy 98
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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