Planning appeal decision
Godstone Road, Kenley , London, CR8 5JD
Planning appeal 3283110 at Godstone Road, Kenley , London, CR8 5JD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 11 November 2022 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
a 20.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Parkin A
- Postcode
- CR8 5JD
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 nearby Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety
What decided it
The proposed development would be positioned within the visibility splay of the factory access, blocking views of traffic approaching from the west and causing unacceptable harm to highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 180
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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