Planning appeal decision
67 Orchard Avenue, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7NE
Planning appeal 3260388 at 67 Orchard Avenue, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 7NE (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 18 June 2021 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the alterations and conversion on the character and appearance of the area around Orchard Avenue and Woodland Way.
the demolition of existing garage; erection of a two-storey side extension, a two-storey rear extension, a loft conversion with roof lights in the front roof slope and dormers in the rear roof slope, the construction of balconies at first floor and second floor level, and the construction of rear basement with terrace area and external staircase. Conversion of resultant building into 6 flats with provision of car parking, refuse and recycling store, soft landscaping and new vehicular access onto Woodland Way
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Westbrook J
- Postcode
- CR0 7NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the alterations and conversion on the character and appearance of the area around Orchard Avenue and Woodland Way
- The living conditions of the occupiers of the proposed flats by way of amenity space, privacy and outlook
- Highway safety along Orchard Avenue and Woodland Way
What decided it
The harmful effects on character and appearance, combined with inadequate amenity space and poor living conditions for future residents, particularly the basement flat, outweighed any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10.1Policy DM10.7Policy DM10.4Policy DM10.5Policy DM10.6Policy DM29Policy DM30
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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