Planning appeal decision
Braeside and Tree Tops, Firs Road, Kenley, Croydon, CR8 5LD
Planning appeal 3302661 at Braeside and Tree Tops, Firs Road, Kenley, Croydon, CR8 5LD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 27 April 2023 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations.
Demolition of two existing bungalows and erection of four 2-storey plus roof level buildings comprising 8 self-contained dwellinghouses with associated landscaping, car and cycle parking and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Miles H
- Postcode
- CR8 5LD
What decided it
The second reason for refusal on car parking was unreasonable as the development complied with maximum parking standards in the development plan and detailed evidence demonstrated on-street parking could be accommodated without harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy SP8.17London Plan Policy DM30London Plan Policy T6London Plan Policy T6.1Croydon Local Plan Policy SP8.17Croydon Local Plan Policy DM30Croydon Local Plan Policy DM29
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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