®Planning appeal decision
The Retreat, 14 Zig Zag Road, KENLEY, CR8 5EL
outline application for the consideration of access, layout, appearance and scale only in relation to front and side extension to existing property along with its conversion to two self-contained flats, construction of six dwellings to the rear with associated vehicle access, vehicle and cycle parking, refuse stores and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- its effect on living conditions within neighbouring properties, with particular regard to outlook and privacy for the occupiers of Woodhurst and 72 Welcomes Road
- whether the proposed development would protect or enhance biodiversity
- whether the proposal makes adequate provision for lower carbon transport options
What decided it
The material harm to character and appearance through introduction of intensive development that would erode the spacious, verdant character of the area, combined with unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions through intrusive and overbearing presence affecting outlook and privacy, and failure to adequately protect biodiversity and provide for lower carbon transport options.
Plan policies cited: Policy DM10, Policy SP4.1, Policy DM27, Policy DM28, Policy SP8, Policy DM29, Policy DM30, London Plan Policy D3, London Plan Policy D4, London Plan Policy G6, London Plan Policy G7, London Plan Policy T4, London Plan Policy T5, London Plan Policy T6, London Plan Policy T6.1, London Plan Policy T9
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.