®Planning appeal decision
67 Lower Road, Kenley, CR8 5NH
Proposed demolition of existing two storey building and construction of semi-detached three-storey block of 2 flats with 3 rooflights, rear courtyard with fencing, 2 recessed balconies, 2 parking spaces, refuse area and cycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Miles H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to Platinum Apartments (no 69) and 63 Lower Road, and 38 and 40 Godstone Road in terms of outlook, light, privacy and any overbearing effect
- The quality of living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to outlook, light, accessibility, outdoor space, cycle storage and refuse storage
- Highway Safety
- The character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable loss of privacy and outlook to neighbouring occupiers at 40 Godstone Road, combined with poor quality living conditions for future occupiers and highway safety concerns, collectively outweighed any benefits of the development.
Plan policies cited: Policy DM10, Policy SP4, Policy D1, Policy D2, Policy D5, Policy D6, Policy D7, Policy D4, Policy T5, Policy T4, Policy DM29, Policy DM30, Policy T1, Policy T6, Policy T7, Policy SP8, Policy D3, Policy DM18
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