26/00653/HSE

The proposed extension by virtue of its depth, bulk and close proximity to the shared boundary, would result in an unacceptable sense of enclosure and loss of outlook to the side garden/alleyway area of No. 16 Kemble Road. The proposal therefore fails to comply with Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021) and Policy DM10.6 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. 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. The Local Planning Authority's suggested improvements were not adopted by the applicant. The Local Planning Authority delivered the decision in a timely manner.