®Planning appeal decision
18 Ravensbourne Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley, England, BR2 0BP
Planning appeal 6002085 at 18 Ravensbourne Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley, England, BR2 0BP (London Borough of Bromley) was allowed on 17 March 2026 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the front door and its enlarged opening as built have preserved or enhanced the character or appearance of the conservation area and, if not, the consequences of a refusal of planning permission for the appellant's family.
demolition of existing conservatory and construction of side and rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and 3x rooflights (revision to approved planning applications 22/00988/FULL6 and 23/02601/FULL6 to now include alterations to main front door, garage doors, bi- folding doors and glazed panels) (RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION)
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- BR2 0BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the front door and its enlarged opening as built have preserved or enhanced the character or appearance of the conservation area and, if not, the consequences of a refusal of planning permission for the appellant's family
What decided it
The removal of the step from the doorway constitutes a reasonable adjustment under the Equality Act 2010 to enable family members with disabilities to live without substantial disadvantage, which when weighed against the minor harm to the conservation area's character and appearance, justifies allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37Policy 41Policy HC1
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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