Planning appeal decision
34 Northampton Road, Croydon, CR0 7HT
Planning appeal 3281856 at 34 Northampton Road, Croydon, CR0 7HT (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 22 April 2022 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed new dwelling on living conditions for occupiers of the neighbouring property at No 36 Northampton Road, with particular regard to privacy.
the demolition of the existing outbuilding and erection of a new dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- CR0 7HT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed new dwelling on living conditions for occupiers of the neighbouring property at No 36 Northampton Road, with particular regard to privacy
- Whether or not the proposed second bedroom at first floor level would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the size and shape of the room
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would not differ in overall volume or external appearance from the 2019 permission, and the additional bedroom would provide acceptable living conditions while not causing significant harm to neighbours' privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy SP2Policy D4
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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