Planning appeal decision
7 Leicester Road, Croydon, CR0 6EB
Planning appeal 3264258 at 7 Leicester Road, Croydon, CR0 6EB (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 23 June 2021 by Inspector Ayres J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to light and outlook.
erection of a single storey rear/side extension that would wrap around the outrigger
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ayres J
- Postcode
- CR0 6EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to light and outlook
What decided it
The proposal's limited height and gentle roof pitch would have negligible impact on neighbouring outlook and would not worsen light conditions, and it complies with the development plan policies protecting adjoining amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP2Policy DM10Suburban Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2019)
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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