®Planning appeal decision
36 Oakwood Avenue , Purley, Croydon, CR8 1AQ
the demolition of a single-family dwelling and erection of 4x two storey semi detached 4 bedroom houses with accommodation in the roof, and 4x one storey semi detached 3 bedroom houses with accommodation in the roof with associated access, 9 parking spaces, cycle storage and refuse store
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Glassar S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupants
- the cattery at 110 Riddlesdown Road during the construction phase of the development
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants outweighed the moderate benefit of providing seven additional dwellings.
The moderate weight given to the provision of seven additional dwellings and economic benefits during construction was outweighed by the substantial weight given to the long-lasting harm to character and appearance and neighbours' living conditions.
Framework references: 134
Plan policies cited: Policy SP4, Policy DM10, Policy DM23, Policy D3, Policy D4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.