Planning appeal decision
134 Auckland Road, London, SE19 2RQ
Planning appeal 3284248 at 134 Auckland Road, London, SE19 2RQ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector Wellstead J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
erection of three storey side extension, single storey side/rear extension, erection of rear balcony at first floor level and internal demolitions to facilitate building works to main house. Addition of hard and soft landscaping to front, side & rear gardens
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wellstead J
- Postcode
- SE19 2RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance Church Street Conservation Area, including landscaping and trees
What decided it
The proposed three-storey side extension and rear balcony would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Church Road Conservation Area through their discordant design, insubordinate scale, and incompatible materials, which cannot be outweighed by the limited public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy D5Policy SP4.1Policy SP4.2Policy DM10Policy DM18Policy DM28
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202
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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