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Allowed13 January 20223285621

51 Craigen Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7JQ

Planning appeal 3285621 at 51 Craigen Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7JQ (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 13 January 2022 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the host property and the surrounding area.

loft conversion with rear dormer

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Lawrence E
Postcode
CR0 7JQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character of the host property and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed dormer extension would respect the character of the host property and surrounding area by being appropriately proportioned, positioned, and detailed to blend into the existing rear garden environment where similar extensions are already established.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Croydon Suburban Design Guide SPD

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