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Dismissed30 December 20213272098

231B Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ET

Planning appeal 3272098 at 231B Bensham Lane, Thornton Heath, CR7 7ET (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 30 December 2021 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

retention of containers

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Russell M
Postcode
CR7 7ET

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers on Lakehall Road

What decided it

The development causes harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to indicate otherwise.

The economic benefits of retaining the commercial storage use do not outweigh the harm to character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP4 (Urban Design and Local Character)Policy DM10 (Design and Character)Policy D3 (Optimising site capacity through the design-led approach)Policy D4 (Delivering good design)Policy D5 (Inclusive design)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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