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Dismissed3 March 20233296060

37 Welcomes Road, Kenley, CR8 5HA

the demolition of the existing dwelling, erection of a two/three storey building to provide 9 residential units, with associated landscaped areas including parking, cycle and refuse storage

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Allen M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal addresses local housing need, having regard to local policy
  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on trees, as well as the provision of refuse storage
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 35 and 39 Welcomes Road, with particular regard to overbearing impact and loss of light
  • Whether future occupiers would experience satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to outlook and play space
  • Whether the proposal is accessible for all users
  • The effect of the proposal on highway safety
  • Whether the scheme makes adequate provision in respect of fire safety
  • Whether the proposal makes adequate contributions in respect of the promotion of sustainable transport options, including the provision of cycle storage

What decided it

The scheme's failure to address local housing need, combined with harmful effects on character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future occupier living conditions, accessibility and highway safety, collectively outweighed the limited benefits of providing additional housing.

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: Policy SP2, Policy DM1.1, Policy DM10, Policy DM13, Policy DM29, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy D5, Policy D6, Policy D12, Policy T4, Policy T5, Policy T6.1, Policy T9

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