Planning appeal decision
12 Hadley Wood Rise, Kenley, CR8 5LY
Planning appeal 3337236 at 12 Hadley Wood Rise, Kenley, CR8 5LY (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 10 April 2024 by Inspector Hall C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development having regard to the character and appearance of the area and in particular the effect on a protected tree.
Erection of two storey side extension and internal/external alterations. Alterations to land levels, formation of retaining walls in rear garden.
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hall C
- Postcode
- CR8 5LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development having regard to the character and appearance of the area and in particular the effect on a protected tree
What decided it
The likelihood that the extension with large glazed doors positioned under the tree's canopy would create pressure for repetitive pruning works that could adversely affect the health and longevity of the protected oak tree.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy SP7Policy DM10Policy DM28Policy G7
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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