Planning appeal decision
62 Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RE
Planning appeal 3274613 at 62 Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RE (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 16 November 2021 by Inspector Osgathorp 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 host building and the surrounding area.
single storey side/rear and front porch extension; associated raised platform with stepped access to rear garden and alterations to front hardstanding following demolition of existing detached garage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Osgathorp C
- Postcode
- CR5 1RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos. 60 and 64 Fairdene Road, with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed development would maintain the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area and would not cause significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, thereby according with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018
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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