Plot north of 46 silverdale road, petts wood, br5 1nj

single storey dwelling, including demolition of existing garage

Authority: Bromley
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: BR5 1NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with specific regard to the Petts Wood Area of Special Residential Character (ASRC)
the effect of the proposed development on the setting of The Thrifts Conservation Area

What decided it

The harm to the setting of The Thrifts Conservation Area, which provides a strong reason for refusing the development under NPPF paragraph 11.d(i), outweighs the limited benefits of housing supply contribution.

the limited benefits of one dwelling contribution to housing supply and landscape reinstatement were outweighed by the less than substantial but considerable harm to the setting of the conservation area and the character and appearance of the ASRC

Framework references: 11, 212, 213, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy 3, Policy 4, Policy 37, Policy 42, Policy 44, Policy D3

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