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Appeal Decision Site visit made on 21 May 2025 by Juliet Rogers BA (Hons) MA MRTPI an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State Decision date: 10 June 2025 Appeal Ref: 6000118 Proposal: single storey rear extension with roof terrace at 248B Southlands Road, Bromley BR1 2EQ Application Ref: DC/24/04591/FULL6 Decision – planning permission is granted Reasons Issue – the effect on the character and appearance of the area 1. Whilst of a generous size compared to the host dwelling, the proposal would be no deeper than existing extensions to neighbouring properties. Its simple design, use of matching fenestration details and matching materials would complement the existing property. 2. Although the use of balustrading is not commonplace in the immediate surroundings to the site, its presence on the rear edge and along one side of the proposed terrace would not be significantly harmful to the character and appearance of the host property. 3. The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area and accords with the policies cited in the decision notice. Issue – the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of 246A and 248 Southlands Road, with regard to privacy 4. Any loss of privacy to the neighbouring occupiers of No.246A when the proposed terrace is in use would be negligible given the almost two storey height of the existing boundary wall on this side of the appeal site. 5. The more rearward siting of the existing terrace to the rear of No.248, combined with the screening provided by its associated deep two storey extension restricts the view possible from the proposed terraced area. Therefore, acceptable levels of privacy would be maintained across a substantial proportion of this elevated space. 6. The proposal would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of 246A and 248, with regard to privacy, and accords with the policies cited in the decision notice. Appeal Decision 6000118 2 Conditions 1) The development hereby permitted shall begin not later than three years from the date of this decision. Reason: to comply with the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 2) The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with drawing nos: 24-1128 D01 rev05; 24-1128 D03 rev05; 24-1128 D05 rev05; 24- 1128 D07 rev05; and 24-1128 D08 rev05. Reason: to provide certainty. 3) The external materials of the extension hereby permitted shall match those used in the existing dwelling. Reason: to preserve the character and appearance of the area. Conclusion 7. The development complies with the development plan as a whole and nothing indicates a decision should be made otherwise. Juliet Rogers INSPECTOR