Planning appeal decision
36 Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RB
Planning appeal 3286478 at 36 Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 16 November 2022 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to a protected tree on the site.
the demolition of existing dwelling and garage and erection of a 2-4 storey building including accommodation in roof space and lower ground floor, comprising of 8 flats together with car parking, amenity space, cycle parking, refuse storage and associated landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- CR5 1RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to a protected tree on the site
What decided it
The removal of the protected Silver Birch tree without adequate replacement would harm the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations of sufficient weight to outweigh this conflict.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM10DM28G7
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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