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Allowed9 June 20233302273

Land to the Rear of Betts Mead Parade, Kenley, CR8 5EW

Planning appeal 3302273 at Land to the Rear of Betts Mead Parade, Kenley, CR8 5EW (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 9 June 2023 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the Council's decision to refuse to issue a lawful development certificate was well-founded.

use as car park for occupants and visitors of the property

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Walker A
Postcode
CR8 5EW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the Council's decision to refuse to issue a lawful development certificate was well-founded

What decided it

The statutory declarations supported by photographic evidence demonstrating continuous use of the land for car parking for at least 10 years prior to the application date, placing the use beyond the enforcement period.

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