The Bungalow Little Roke Road, KENLEY, CR8 5NE

described in the application form as demolition of existing dwelling. Proposed 2, 3 bedroom dwellings

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cowley R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 118 Lower Road, with particular regard to outlook
Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for its future occupiers, with particular regard to floor to ceiling heights, accessibility and fire safety
The effect of the proposal on highway and pedestrian safety, with particular regard to pedestrian sightlines and swept paths
Whether the proposal would provide adequate refuse and cycle storage provision
The effect of the proposal on biodiversity and habitats

What decided it

The cumulative effect of significant harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future occupier living conditions, and highway and pedestrian safety, which were not outweighed by modest economic and housing delivery benefits.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: SP4, SP2, DM10, DM13, DM27, DM29, DM30, D3, D6, D7, D12, G6, T5

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