Planning appeal decision
56 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DW
Planning appeal 3274677 at 56 South Park Hill Road, South Croydon, CR2 7DW (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 18 February 2022 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area.
described on the application form as ‘Proposed link in- between no. 54 and 56 South Park Hill Road comprising a two bedroom dwelling over two floors
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- CR2 7DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposals would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area by linking two detached villa-style buildings designed to be separate, contrary to Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021 and the Council's design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy SP4.1 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy 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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