®Planning appeal decision
14 Bradmore Way, Coulsdon, CR5 1PA
Planning appeal 3276479 at 14 Bradmore Way, Coulsdon, CR5 1PA (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 9 March 2022 by Inspector Russell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether a variation to the drawings under Condition 2, to include the proposed front dormer extension, would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area.
alterations including the erection of a rear roof dormer extension, front dormer roof extension, two rooflights to the front roof slope, single storey rear extension, front porch, adjustments to existing fenestration and doors on the ground floor, and the construction of a pergola to the rear with a raised decking area without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/03234/HSE, dated 31 December 2020
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Russell M
- Postcode
- CR5 1PA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether a variation to the drawings under Condition 2, to include the proposed front dormer extension, would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed front dormer, being modest in scale, centrally positioned, and responding positively to the materials and character of the host dwelling and neighbouring properties, would constitute an exceptional circumstance under the Suburban Design Guide and would not negatively impact the street's well-ordered suburban character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4 (Urban Design and Local Character)Policy DM10 (Design and Character)Policy D4 (Delivering Good Design)
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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