142A Bensham Lane, Thorton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7EN

Planning appeal 3317551 at 142A Bensham Lane, Thorton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7EN (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 14 December 2023 by Inspector Williams K, 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.

the development to the rear of 142 Bensham Lane is for the demolition of the existing garages and for the construction of 3 no. terraced dwellings, including 2 no. three-bedroom 2 storey dwelling houses and 1 no. one bed single storey dwelling house with a communal garden, bike storage, 2 no. car parking spaces, communal bin storage, re-surfacing of the existing access road and all ancillary works

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Williams K
Postcode: CR7 7EN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to parking
whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for cycle storage
whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for refuse storage

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance of the area and the adverse effects on highway safety and parking provision, which were afforded significant weight and outweighed the benefits of delivering three additional dwellings on a brownfield site.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: SP4DM10SP8DM29DM30DM13D3D4T6T4T5S17H2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 112

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