Planning appeal decision
30 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA
Planning appeal 3261126 at 30 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 20 July 2021 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effects of the proposal on living conditions for neighbours.
the construction of a two-storey 2B4P dwelling to the rear of 30 Chipstead Valley Road
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- CR5 2RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- effects of the proposal on living conditions for neighbours
- effects of the proposal on living conditions for future occupiers
What decided it
The proposal would create unacceptable adverse effects on living conditions for both neighbours and future occupiers through privacy loss, overlooking, overbearing impact, and inadequate daylight and amenity for the new dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy DM10.4Policy 7.6 (London Plan)Policy 3.5 (London Plan)
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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