Planning appeal decision
87 Sandown Road, London, SE25 4XD
Planning appeal 3269049 at 87 Sandown Road, London, SE25 4XD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 25 June 2021 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 89 Sandown Road with regards to outlook.
a ground floor wrap around extension and associated changes
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- SE25 4XD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 89 Sandown Road with regards to outlook
What decided it
The substantial depth of the extension would result in a significant increase in the sense of enclosure and overbearing impact on the outlook from the neighbouring property's rear window, contrary to local plan policies and the Council's SPD guidance.
The benefits of enhanced family accommodation did not outweigh the identified harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4.1Policy DM10
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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