Planning appeal decision
97 Wentworth Way, South Croydon, CR2 9EZ
Planning appeal 3266990 at 97 Wentworth Way, South Croydon, CR2 9EZ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 26 October 2021 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area.
the erection of detached ½ storey building comprising of 3 no. flats with associated parking and landscaping details
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Grierson E
- Postcode
- CR2 9EZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area
What decided it
The significant massing and bulk of the proposed building would result in harm to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area that could not be outweighed by the limited benefits of additional housing.
The limited benefits of providing three new residential units in a sustainable location and making efficient use of the site were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM10.4(e)Policy D3Policy D4Policy D5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 134
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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