Planning appeal decision
335 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6RG
Planning appeal 3279092 at 335 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6RG (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 21 June 2022 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the external appearance of the building, including the design and architectural features of the principal elevation and any side elevation that fronts a highway.
erection of 4th floor to create 4 additional, independent residential units
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shearing C
- Postcode
- CR0 6RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the external appearance of the building, including the design and architectural features of the principal elevation and any side elevation that fronts a highway
What decided it
The proposed additional storey would cause harm to the external appearance of the building by appearing incongruous and looming compared to the surrounding predominantly two-storey development, conflicting with the prior approval requirement relating to external appearance under Schedule 2, Part 20, Class AA of the GDPO.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10Croydon Suburban Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2019
- 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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