Planning appeal decision
Ummed Villa , Birch Lane, Purley, CR8 3LH
Planning appeal 3280315 at Ummed Villa , Birch Lane, Purley, CR8 3LH (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 4 May 2022 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Webb Estate Conservation Area.
the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- CR8 3LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Webb Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The reorientation and design of the proposed dwelling would significantly increase built form along the road frontage and harm the open, verdant character of the conservation area, compounded by inadequate information on protecting mature trees within root protection areas.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM18Policy DM28Policy SP4.1Policy DM10.1London Plan Policy HC1London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy G7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 199
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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