67 Lower Road, Kenley, CR8 5NH

Planning appeal 3283268 at 67 Lower Road, Kenley, CR8 5NH (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 9 August 2022 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: CR8 5NH

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM10Policy SP4Policy D1Policy D2Policy D5Policy D6Policy D7Policy D4Policy T5Policy T4Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy T1Policy T6Policy T7Policy SP8Policy D3Policy DM18

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