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Dismissed3 February 20223274569

2 Hillcroft Avenue, Purley, CR8 3DG

Planning appeal 3274569 at 2 Hillcroft Avenue, Purley, CR8 3DG (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 3 February 2022 by Inspector Law T, 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.

a new detached 4-bedroom single family dwelling house proposed to be erected on land to the side of 2 Hillcroft Avenue, with off street parking, detached double garage to front

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Law T
Postcode
CR8 3DG

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 the occupiers of No 4 Hillcroft Avenue, with regard to outlook and natural light
  • The effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through loss of light, which significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing and economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM10DM28DM29DM30D3D4G7T5T6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130Paragraph 174Paragraph 111

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