®Planning appeal decision
2 Coniston Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3BS
Planning appeal 3285651 at 2 Coniston Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3BS (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 18 August 2022 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings, including by its effect on a tree in the street outside the front boundary of the site.
described in the application form as follows: “demolition of existing garage, construction of new 3 bed attached dwelling with accommodation in roof and raising hip to gable of donor dwelling to facilitate”
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shrimplin R
- Postcode
- CR5 3BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings, including by its effect on a tree in the street outside the front boundary of the site
- Whether the proposed access to the site would be satisfactory for vehicles and pedestrians
What decided it
The proposed development would not have an unduly harmful effect on character and appearance or highway safety, and would make a contribution to housing provision in a sustainable location, justifying permission subject to comprehensive landscaping and other conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D4Policy D7Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM28Policy DM29
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 110
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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