Planning appeal decision
14 Gibson's Hill, Norbury, SW16 3JN
Planning appeal 3254151 at 14 Gibson's Hill, Norbury, SW16 3JN (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 15 September 2021 by Inspector O'Brien L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a 3 bedroom single storey bungalow on a vacant plot at the rear of 14 Gibson's Hill, SW16 3JN
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Brien L
- Postcode
- SW16 3JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to outlook
- Whether or not the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to floorspace
What decided it
The proposal would cause harm to character and appearance, harm neighbouring living conditions through excessive enclosure and loss of outlook, and fail to provide adequate internal space for future occupiers, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh these harms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4.1Policy DM10.4ePolicy DM10Policy SP2.6Policy D6
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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