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Dismissed15 November 20213271429

Land Rear of 131 Benhurst Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8NZ

Planning appeal 3271429 at Land Rear of 131 Benhurst Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8NZ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 15 November 2021 by Inspector Coyne C, 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.

described on the application form as ‘demolition of existing garage structure and construction of a two-bedroom dwelling within the garden of 131 Benhurst Gardens

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Coyne C
Postcode
CR2 8NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers having regard to matters of outlook and the adequate provision of outdoor amenity space
  • The effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The material harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the proposal's incongruous design and cramped form of development outweighed any other considerations.

The absence of harm to living conditions and highway safety did not outweigh the material harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM10.4Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy D4Policy D3Policy D6(d)

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