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Dismissed17 August 20223286014

5 Smitham Downs Road, Purley, CR8 4NH

Planning appeal 3286014 at 5 Smitham Downs Road, Purley, CR8 4NH (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 17 August 2022 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of a part 3.5 part 4.5 storey building to accommodate 20 flats, relocation of existing vehicular accesses on Smitham Downs Road and The Vale, associated vehicle and cycle parking, refuse and recycling facilities, new boundary treatments and hard and soft landscaping

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Miles H
Postcode
CR8 4NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect on neighbouring living conditions with particular regard to light to 7 Smitham Downs Road
  • the quality of living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to outdoor space

What decided it

The notable harm to the character and appearance of the area and unacceptable loss of light to neighbouring occupiers outweighed the moderate benefits of new housing delivery.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy H2Policy DM10Policy SP4.1Policy SP4.2Policy D4Policy SP2.8Policy DM10.6Policy D6

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