Planning appeal decision
122 Holmesdale Road, London, SE25 6HY
Planning appeal 3269976 at 122 Holmesdale Road, London, SE25 6HY (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 character and appearance of the host property, and the living conditions of neighbouring residents at No.120 with regards to outlook.
demolition and erection of a single storey side and rear extension and first floor side and rear extension, installation of window on side elevation and rear elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- SE25 6HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property, and the living conditions of neighbouring residents at No.120 with regards to outlook
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the host property and the area caused by the disproportionate scale and depth of the extension, which exceeds SPD guidance and the prevailing pattern of development.
The benefits of layout enhancements, extra accommodation and potential energy efficiencies did not outweigh the significant harm identified with regards to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Croydon Local Plan policy SP4.1Croydon Local Plan policy DM10Croydon Local Plan policy DM10.6London Plan policy D3
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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