Bromley warning over new conservation area planning applications
A number of planning applications have been submitted for properties in conservation areas in Bromley.
The proposed developments are in Chislehurst, Penge, and Petts Wood, and involve significant changes to the buildings.
The applications have been submitted under various regulations, including the Town and Country Planning Act and the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act.
In Chislehurst, a property at 23 Holbrook Lane is set to undergo substantial changes.
The plans include the demolition of a conservatory, and converting a garage into a habitable room.
Part one- and two-storey front and rear extensions are also proposed, along with a new hipped roof incorporating a loft conversion with two side and rear dormers.
These changes fall within the Chislehurst Conservation Area, where any alterations should preserve or enhance the area's character or appearance.
Also in Chislehurst, St Nicholas Lodge on St Pauls Cray Road is set for a single-storey side extension, replacement conservatory, and elevational alterations.
Similar to the Holbrook Lane property, this falls within the Chislehurst Conservation Area.
In Penge, a property at 147 Victor Road is seeking permission to replace its front timber door with a composite four-panel front door.
This falls within the Alexandra Cottages Conservation Area.
Back in Chislehurst, 13 Green Lane has submitted an application for the replacement of a demolished rear garage.
The property is within the Chislehurst Conservation Area.
Finally, in Petts Wood, 36 Birchwood Road is planning to demolish its garage and rear conservatory.
The proposed construction of a single-storey rear extension, first-floor side and rear extension, and loft conversion including two rear roof dormers, seven roof lights, and elevational alterations falls within the Conservation Area.
The planning department of Bromley has stated that as these are householder applications, in the event of an appeal against a refusal of planning permission, which is to be dealt with on the basis of written representations, any representations made about these applications will be sent to the Secretary of State with no further opportunity to comment at the appeal stage.
Members of the public can view these applications and associated documentation at bromley.gov.uk/planningaccess.
Observations should be submitted in writing to the Assistant Director of Planning at the Civic Centre within 21 days of the publication of the advertisement.
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