Planning appeal decision
Denia Court , 55a Bensham Grove, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8FY
Planning appeal 3348779 at Denia Court , 55a Bensham Grove, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8FY (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 20 March 2025 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision for cycle parking.
the erection of an additional floor, roof extension to facilitate 2 x 3 - bedroom flats and 2 x external terrace amenity space and PV panels on the main roof
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Knight A
- Postcode
- CR7 8FY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision for cycle parking
- Whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision for refuse storage
- Whether the proposed development would make appropriate provision for car parking
What decided it
The proposed development would not make appropriate provision for cycle parking and refuse storage, contrary to development plan policies, and these adverse impacts outweigh the moderate benefits of housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy T5Policy DM13Policy SP2.1Policy T6
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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