Land Rear of 8a to 12a, Reddown Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1AX

Planning appeal 3248065 at Land Rear of 8a to 12a, Reddown Road, Coulsdon, Surrey, CR5 1AX (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 6 July 2021 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would have safe, suitable and convenient access, in accordance with relevant national policies.

the erection of 5 new dwelling flats

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Felgate J
Postcode: CR5 1AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would have safe, suitable and convenient access, in accordance with relevant national policies
the effects of the development on the area's character and appearance
whether any issues relating to potential contamination of the land, or impacts on groundwater, could be left to be dealt with by conditions

What decided it

The proposed development would fail to provide safe, suitable and convenient access for all users, contrary to NPPF paragraphs 108 and 110, and this fundamental deficiency significantly and demonstrably outweighed the scheme's benefits.

The potential benefits of five residential units in a sustainable location close to a station and town centre, improved surface water drainage, and minor enhancement to the station pathway were clearly outweighed by the harm caused to future occupiers and users by reliance on a manifestly unsuitable means of access with significant shortcomings and risks.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM24
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 108Paragraph 110Paragraph 170Paragraph 178Paragraph 180Paragraph 11

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