20/05676/FUL
Rear Of 131 Benhurst Gardens South Croydon CR2 8NZ
Demolition of existing garage structure and the erection of a two-bedroom dwelling within the garden of 131 Benhurst Gardens. Replacement parking space to the front of the existing dwelling with new vehcular crossover.
That development would not retain a sufficient amount of the existing grounds and garden area as a result of the proposed plot subdivision and does not provide a 10m retention distance across the width of the re- provided garden area. The proposal thereby conflicts with Policy DM10.4 (e) of the Croydon Local Plan.
The proposal, by reason of its generic design and architectural appearance and absence of character analysis, would result in a form of development that would appear out of character with the neighbouring properties and be detrimental to the general character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policies 7.4 and 7.6 of the London Plan (2016), Policies SP4 and DM10.7 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018) and the Croydon Suburban Design Guide (2019).
The siting of the proposed dwelling would result in undue harm to the residential amenities of the adjacent properties at No.129 and no.131 Benhurst Gardens through loss of outlook and amenity which is contrary to policies 7.4 and 7.6 of the London Plan (2016), policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018) and the Suburban Design Guide (2019).
The proposed dropped kerb along Benhurst Gardens to serve the existing dwelling, due to its close proximity to the junction with Sundale Avenue would result in the compromise of highways safety and would not meet the aims and objectives of policies DM29 and DM30 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018). In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has sought to work in a positive and pro-active manner based on seeking solutions to problems in the following way: To assist applicants the Local Planning Authority has produced policies and written guidance, all of which is available on the Council's website and offers a pre planning application advice service. In this instance the pre application advice was not adhered to. The Council is ready to enter into discussions with the applicants to assist in the preparation of a new planning application. The Local Planning Authority delivered the decision in a timely manner.