®Planning appeal decision
211 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8TG
Planning appeal 3279454 at 211 Wickham Road, Croydon, CR0 8TG (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 20 June 2022 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area.
Demolition of ancillary storage outbuilding and erection of a detached building consisting of 1 no. three-bedroom 4-person self-contained unit and 3 nos. 1-bedroom 1-person self-contained units
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shearing C
- Postcode
- CR0 8TG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the development proposed would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants, with particular regard to outlook and outdoor garden spaces
- The effect of the development proposed on the living conditions of occupiers of 211 and 213 Wickham Road with specific regard to outlook
- The effect of the proposed parking arrangements on highway and pedestrian safety
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of Ridgemount Avenue caused by the visually prominent front balconies, combined with the unacceptably poor quality outdoor garden space for Flat 3, resulted in conflict with the development plan that could not be outweighed by the limited benefits of housing delivery.
The substantial harm to character and appearance and inadequate living conditions for future occupants outweighed the limited weight attributed to housing delivery benefits, resulting in a decision in accordance with the development plan
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10.1Policy DM10.11Policy DM10.4Policy DM10.4e)Policy DM10Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy DM30
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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