Planning appeal decision
122 Chaldon Way, Coulsdon, CR5 1DE
Planning appeal 3270348 at 122 Chaldon Way, Coulsdon, CR5 1DE (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 1 July 2021 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
Raising of eaves and ridge of main roof, erection of rear hip to gable roof extension and side dormer with Juliet balcony and rooflight, and erection of single storey front, side and rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Poole S
- Postcode
- CR5 1DE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The roof level addition would severely disrupt the visual unity of the group of houses through raising eaves and ridge levels and introducing a gable and dormer, whereas the single storey ground floor extension would not cause unacceptable harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4.1Policy DM10Croydon Suburban Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2019)
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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