Five flats at 233 Hayes Lane, Kenley

What was proposed

The application proposed a two-storey building containing five flats, six parking spaces, cycle parking, landscaping, refuse storage and a new access.

“PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA 06 November 2025 PART 5: Planning Applications for Decision Item 1 1 APPLICATION DETAILS Ref: 25/01271/FUL Location: Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5HN Ward: Kenley Description: Erection of a two-storey development comprising five flats; provision of six parking spaces and cycle parking; refuse store; provision of associated soft landscaping; and formation of new access onto Hayes Lane including footway across the site frontage.”

“Vehicle and Cycle Parking (London Plan Standards) PTAL: 1b Car Parking maximum standard Proposed 7.5 6 Long Stay Cycle Storage minimum Proposed 9 9 Short Stay Cycle Storage minimum Proposed 2 2”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval subject to a legal agreement, conditions and a £10,000 sustainable travel contribution.

“(a) A financial contribution of £10,000 towards sustainable travel improvements. That the Director of Planning and Sustainable Regeneration is delegated authority to issue the planning permission and impose conditions and informatives to secure the following matters: Conditions 1) Commencement time limit of 3 years 2) Carried out in accordance with the approved drawings and reports…”

“That the Committee confirms that adequate provision has been made, by the imposition of conditions, for the preservation or planting of trees as required by Section 197 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. That, if by three months, the legal agreement has not been completed, the Director of Planning and Sustainable Regeneration is delegated authority to refuse planning permission.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the housing principle, design, living conditions, neighbours’ amenity, highways, trees, ecology and sustainability acceptable with safeguards.

“SUMMARY OF KEY REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION • The principle of residential development within this location is acceptable. • Unit mix is acceptable and provides family sized housing. • The scale, design, and appearance of the development is appropriate for the site and the surrounding context. • There would be no undue harm to the residential amenities of adjoining occupiers.”

“The following sections of this report detail the officer’s assessment of the application against the material planning considerations and the relevant policies which have contributed to the recommendation that planning permission is granted. CONSULTATION RESPONSE 5.1 The views of the Planning Service are expressed in the MATERIAL PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS section below. LOCAL REPRESENTATION 6.1 A total of 8 neighbouring properties were notified about the application.”

Officer report

What people objected to

Twenty-four neighbours objected, and the ward councillor cited concerns about local character, overdevelopment, privacy and biodiversity.

“Councillor Ola Kolade objected to the application, citing the following reasons: • Proposed two-storey flatted development out of keeping with the prevailing bungalow character and sense of space • Overdevelopment • Loss of privacy • Impact on biodiversity…”

“The following issues were raised in representations that are material to the determination of the application, and are addressed in substance in the next section of this report: Objection Officer comment Character and design Out of keeping with the character of the area Addressed in Section B Overdevelopment of the site Neighbouring amenity Overlooking and privacy concerns Addressed in Section D Overbearing Loss of Light Transport and Highways impacts Increased parking…”

Officer report

Who spoke

The planning officer presented the application; an unnamed objector’s statement was read out, another objector spoke, and the ward councillor addressed the committee.

Members considered the application

After the speakers finished, the committee deliberated and a motion to grant the application was proposed and seconded.

“After the speakers had finished, the Committee deliberated.”

“The motion to GRANT the application based on the officer’s recommendation was proposed by Councillor Fraser. This was seconded by Councillor Kabir.”

Minutes

The vote

Eight members voted in favour, with none against and none abstaining.

“The motion to grant the application was taken to a vote with eight members voting in favour, no members voting against and no members abstaining.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee resolved to grant the application for the five-flat development.

“The Committee RESOLVED to GRANT the application for 233 Hayes Lane, Kenley, CR8 5HN.”

Minutes