Dropped kerb and driveway at 6 Crewes Close, Warlingham

“Application: 2025/1128 Location: Crewes Close, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9NX Proposal: Removal of hedge and wall for dropped kerb to gain access to new gravel driveway. (Part Retrospective) Ward: Warlingham East and Chelsham and Farleigh Decision Level: Committee…”

“Planning permission is sought for removal of hedge and wall for the provision of a dropped kerb and access to a new gravel driveway (Part Retrospective) to 6 Crewes Close, an existing residential property.”

“The site comprises a semi-detached property containing two maisonettes located on the north/east side of Crewes Close within the urban area of Warlingham. The site is flat, and the surrounding area is residential.”

“The proposed entrance gates would be set back from the highway boundary by a minimum of 2 metres. It is noted that the development is part retrospective. At the time of the officers site visit the gates were present. The gates are sliding, these open to the south along the hedge. The proposed vehicular crossover would have a maximum width of 3.3 metres with the hardstanding provided to the front of the dwelling and a garden amenity area retained to the south.”

“Conclusion 11.17 In conclusion, due to the positioning, size and scale of the development, the development would not significantly affect the amenities of neighbouring properties, nor would the proposal have a detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the building or the surrounding area. No harm is identified in any other respect, in particular highways safety.”

“County Highway Authority – The proposed development has been considered by THE COUNTY HIGHWAY AUTHORITY (CHA) who having assessed the application on safety, capacity and policy grounds, recommends the following conditions be imposed in any permission granted:”

“Authority the applicant is advised that a permit and, potentially, a Section 278 agreement must be obtained from the Highway Authority before any works are carried out on any footway, footpath, carriageway, verge or other land forming part of the highway.”

“The Committee considered a part retrospective application for the removal of a hedge and wall for a dropped kerb to gain access to a new gravel driveway at 6 Crewes Close, Warlingham, Surrey, CR6 9NX.”

“R E S O L V E D – that planning permission be approved, subject to conditions.”

“Reason: To comply with Section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004. This decision refers to drawings numbered 01, WC02, WC03 and red-edged site plan received on 27 th October 2025. The development shall be carried out in accordance with these approved drawings. There shall be no variations from these approved drawings.”

“The proposed access shall be provided with electric sliding gates or gates that open inwards in order to prevent the proposals from obstructing the footway, which would represent an unacceptable risk to the safe operation of the public highway.”