®Planning appeal decision
97 Wentworth Way, South Croydon, CR2 9EZ
Planning appeal 3277309 at 97 Wentworth Way, South Croydon, CR2 9EZ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 8 June 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, 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, with particular regard to the massing, form and design of the proposed dwellings, and the amount of private amenity space which would be retained for the host dwelling.
the erection of a two-storey building to provide a semi- detached pair of 2 bed houses, together with associated amenity space, landscaping, bin and cycle stores and one parking space
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- CR2 9EZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the massing, form and design of the proposed dwellings, and the amount of private amenity space which would be retained for the host dwelling
What decided it
The massing, form and design of the proposed dwellings would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with the development plan and NPPF requirements for well-designed places that respect local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM10.1Policy DM10.4Policy D3Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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