Planning appeal decision
3 Park Road, Kenley, CR8 5AS
Planning appeal 3326780 at 3 Park Road, Kenley, CR8 5AS (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 26 February 2024 by Inspector Thomas M, 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 ”demolition of the existing property and the erection of four, three bedroom terraced houses, with associated access and parking.” S
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- CR8 5AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether there would be suitable pedestrian, wheelchair and vehicular access including servicing vehicle access
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous roof form and design, which failed to respect the prevailing suburban character and local distinctiveness, outweighed the benefits of providing additional housing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy T4 of the London Plan 2021Policy T5 of the London Plan 2021Policy T6 of the London Plan 2021Policy SP8 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM13 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM29 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM30 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018
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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