Planning appeal decision
Hillside House, The Hillside, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7SD
Planning appeal 6003497 at Hillside House, The Hillside, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7SD (London Borough of Bromley) was dismissed on 4 March 2026 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host property and the Chelsfield Park Area of Special Residential Character.
the erection of a single storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Bromley
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- BR6 7SD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host property and the Chelsfield Park Area of Special Residential Character
- the living conditions of the occupiers of Fortrose, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would have an unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the host property and the Chelsfield Park Area of Special Residential Character due to its siting and size creating a densely developed area at odds with the prevailing pattern of development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 37Policy D3
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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