21/05173/HSE
87 Fairdene Road Coulsdon CR5 1RJ
Demolition of the existing garage; erection of a two storey side extension; erection of a single storey rear extension; erection of an outbuilding; erection of a new porch; amendments to front boundary wall.
The development would detract from the character and appearance of the dwelling and would be detrimental to the visual amenity of the street scene by reason of scale, massing and design and would thereby conflict with Policy SP4.1 and DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018, Supplementary Planning Document Suburban Design Guide Chapter 4 on Residential Extensions and Alterations and Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021.
The proposal fails to address fire safety or demonstrate that the highest standards of fire safety would be achieved, contrary to Policy D12 of the London Plan (2021). 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. The scheme does not comply with guidance and no pre application discussions were entered into. The Council is ready to enter into discussions with the applicants to assist in the preparation of a new planning application via the Council's Pre Application process.