19a Junction Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR2 6RA

Demolition of the existing Building and the erection of a 3 storey detached building containing 7 apartments (2 x 3 bed and 5 x 1 bed)

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Chandler M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the appeal site is suitable for the development proposed having regard to the requirements of local policy in relation to employment land
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the proposal makes suitable provision for cycle storage
whether suitable access would be provided for future residents
whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants
whether the proposal makes suitable provision for refuse storage

What decided it

The proposal failed to comply with employment land protection policy (Policy SP3) due to insufficient evidence of lack of demand, combined with harm to character and appearance and failures in accessibility and cycle storage provision.

Plan policies cited: Policy SP3, Policy E4, Policy DM10, Policy DM30, Policy DM29, Policy D7, Policy D4, Policy D12, Policy DM13

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