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Allowed30 April 20263375462

Hampton Hawkhirst Road, Kenley, CR8 5DL

Planning appeal 3375462 at Hampton Hawkhirst Road, Kenley, CR8 5DL (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 30 April 2026 by Inspector Coles C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing dwelling and garages; erection of a two-storey development with roof accommodation comprising 7 family dwellings; provision of parking spaces, refuse and recycling stores, secure cycle parking and soft landscaping

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Coles C
Postcode
CR8 5DL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development's design, scale, height and positioning would respect the local character and appearance of the area, which comprises mixed housing types with varying densities and topography, and would not appear out of scale, overbearing or unduly cramped.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy DM1.2 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy SP2.7 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy SP8.13 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 48

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