Planning appeal decision
72 Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5JQ
Planning appeal 3272320 at 72 Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5JQ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 4 February 2022 by Inspector Ayres J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing dwelling; erection of a three-storey residential development with roof accommodation comprising 7 flats; erection of a pair of two-storey semidetached houses at the rear; provision of modified access, nine parking spaces, refuse and recycling stores, secure cycle parking and communal landscaped amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ayres J
- Postcode
- CR8 5JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
- Whether the proposal would be accessible
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate refuse facilities
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan on multiple grounds—character and appearance, living conditions, accessibility, highway safety, and refuse facilities—and these harms are not outweighed by the general support for housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy D4Policy D7Policy H2Policy H7Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy T3Policy T4Policy DM13
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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