®Planning appeal decision
18 Ravensbourne Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley, England, BR2 0BP
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
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.
Plan policies cited: Policy 37, Policy 41, Policy HC1
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