Addington Palace, Gravel Hill, CROYDON, CR0 5BB

retrospective application for the erection of entrance gates and post and chain perimeter fencing, association alterations

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Ayres J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies
its effect on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the heritage assets (Addington Palace Grade II* listed building, Addington Palace Registered Park and Garden, and Addington Village Conservation Area)
if it is inappropriate development, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The substantial harm to Green Belt openness and the less than substantial but considerable harm to the setting of the Grade II* listed building and Registered Park and Garden were not outweighed by the limited public benefits, and no very special circumstances were demonstrated.

Framework references: 149, 199, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy DM26.1, Policy SP7, Policy DM26, Policy SP4, Policy DM10, Policy DM18

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