Planning appeal decision
16 Howard Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2EA
Planning appeal 3277820 at 16 Howard Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2EA (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 23 December 2021 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
a hip to gable roof conversion with rear dormer, two- storey side and part rear extension. Single storey extension including a side annexe
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- CR5 2EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area caused by the discordant design elements outweighed the appellant's personal circumstances.
The appellant's personal circumstances were outweighed by the harm to character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM10D6
- 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.
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