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Dismissed14 October 20213266962

36 Oakwood Avenue , Purley, Croydon, CR8 1AQ

Planning appeal 3266962 at 36 Oakwood Avenue , Purley, Croydon, CR8 1AQ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 14 October 2021 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode
CR8 1AQ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM23Policy D3Policy D4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 134

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