Planning appeal decision
38 Walden Avenue, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6EN
Planning appeal 6002131 at 38 Walden Avenue, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6EN (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 11 March 2026 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the living conditions of the neighbouring residents at 40 Walden Avenue with particular reference to sunlight, overshadowing and visual impact.
the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of a part one/two storey front/side/rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- BR7 6EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposals on the living conditions of the neighbouring residents at 40 Walden Avenue with particular reference to sunlight, overshadowing and visual impact
What decided it
The two storey extension would cause material harm to neighbouring residents' amenities through loss of early morning sunlight and overbearing visual impact, conflicting with Policy 37 of the Bromley Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 37 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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