29 October 2026

An appeal (Reference 6014501) was made against the refusal of planning permission. The appeal has been allowed for the rear dormer structure and hip-to-gable roof extension as long as the rear dormer structure cladding is painted in a brown colour to match the colour of the rear roof tiles.  The appeal has been dismissed for the front porch and side extensions as their design jars with the house and the wider character of the area.

Inspector's  Decision Letter 

27 May 2026

A retrospective planning application (26/01134/HPA) has been refused.   

"At: 101 FARNABY ROAD, BROMLEY, BR1 4BN

Proposal: Part retention of front porch, single storey side extensions, hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer and rooflights, and elevational alterations.

For the following reasons:

1. The proposed single storey side and front porch extensions, by reason of their scale and poor design, would result in an overly dominant and incongruous addition to the host dwelling, out of keeping and harmful to its character and appearance and that of the wider streetscene, thereby contrary to Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021), Policies 6 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan (2019), and the Bromley Urban Design Guide SPD (2023).

2. The proposed glazing in the flank elevation of the side extension would create a significant increase in overlooking, resulting in an unacceptable loss of privacy to the neighbouring property at No. 99 Farnaby Road, contrary to Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies 6 and 37 of the Bromley Local Plan (2019)."

Further details are on the LB Bromley Planning applications web pages.

12 August 2025

Yet another development which was built without permission! Bromley Planning Application 25/02037/ELUD (Note - some work on the site is authorised.)

A retrospective attempt to get a Cert. of Lawful Development has been refused which confirms relevant works are unauthorised. There were some subtle and rare reasons for refusal. Next step will be for owners to submit a full planning application (retrospectively) which may or may not be permitted.