35 Kingswood Lane, WARLINGHAM, CR6 9AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
• the living conditions of occupiers at 33 Kingswood Lane in respect of privacy and outlook
• whether the proposal would provide a suitable housing mix reflecting the need for family homes in the Borough
• whether the proposal would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers in respect of the internal layout and associated daylight and sunlight to habitable rooms
• whether the proposal would provide adequate cycle parking facilities to serve future occupiers and thereby support sustainable and active travel options
• whether the proposal would provide adequate facilities for refuse collection
• the effect of the proposal on highway safety with particular regard to vehicle manoeuvring within and when exiting the car park
• whether the proposal would provide appropriate contributions towards the provision of sustainable transport measures to alleviate traffic impacts

What decided it

The cumulative harm arising from unacceptable effects on character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future occupier living conditions, cycle parking accessibility, refuse collection arrangements, and highway safety, combined with failure to meet the housing mix target, outweighed the modest benefits of providing additional housing.