Dene Hayes, Firs Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5LD

Planning appeal 3299993 at Dene Hayes, Firs Road, Kenley, Surrey, CR8 5LD (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 29 September 2022 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings.

described in the application form as follows: “loft conversion, roof hip, side and rear extensions”

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Shrimplin R
Postcode: CR8 5LD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
The effect of the proposed development on the residential amenities of neighbours (whether it would have an oppressive effect on rooms at the rear of the property)
Whether the finished building would be safe for users in the event of a fire

What decided it

The proposed development would not harm the character and appearance of the host building or its surroundings, would not have an unacceptable impact on residential amenities of neighbours, and fire safety concerns could be overcome by condition.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of The London Plan (dated March 2021)Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018London Plan (2021) Policy D12 Part A

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