News: 29th September 2022

Planning permission has been granted for a small front extension and associated alterations to a semi-detached bungalow in Chertsey Close in Kenley.

It is a condition of the planning consent that either a Reasonable Exception Statement outlining that the proposed development will not alter the fire safety of the building or a Planning Fire Safety Strategy in the event that the fire safety of the building will be altered must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  The development must then be carried out strictly in accordance with the approved details so as to ensure that the development incorporates the necessary fire safety measures in accordance with the Mayor's London Plan Policy D12.

The roof area of the extension is not be used as a balcony, roof garden or similar area and notwithstanding anything contained in Schedule 2 to the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015, or any amendment or replacement thereof, no alterations shall be carried out to create access to it so as to protect the privacy of the adjoining properties' occupiers.

Prior to the occupation of the development at least one water butt of 100 litre volume will be installed and connected to a downpipe attached to the roof of the property and be retained and maintained for the lifetime of the development so as to ensure that the principles of sustainable drainage are incorporated into the development and to reduce the impact of flooding.