®Planning appeal decision
10 Lower Road, Kenley, CR8 5NB
Planning appeal 3278504 at 10 Lower Road, Kenley, CR8 5NB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 18 May 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of Flat 1, with particular regard to outlook and privacy.
the erection of a first-floor side extension, roof extension and extension to existing rear dormer to create 1x 3-bedroom flat, 1x 2-bedroom flat and 1x studio-flat with associated parking, cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- CR8 5NB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of Flat 1, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
- Whether or not the proposal makes adequate car parking provision
- Whether or not the proposal makes adequate provision for cycle parking and refuse storage
- The effect of the proposed balconies, railings and privacy screens on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed conversion into three flats would create unacceptable living conditions for Flat 1 occupiers due to inadequate privacy and outlook, combined with insufficient car parking provision and poor cycle and refuse storage arrangements, all conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy DM30Policy DM13Policy SP4.1Policy SP8.3Policy SP8Policy T6Policy DM10.1Policy DM10.7
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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