®Planning appeal decision
The Retreat, 14 Zig Zag Road, Kenley, CR8 5EL
Planning appeal 3303662 at The Retreat, 14 Zig Zag Road, Kenley, CR8 5EL (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 14 June 2023 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- CR8 5EL
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy SP4.1Policy DM27Policy DM28Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy DM30London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy G6London Plan Policy G7London Plan Policy T4London Plan Policy T5London Plan Policy T6London Plan Policy T6.1London Plan Policy T9
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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