®Planning appeal decision
85 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2LD
Planning appeal 3287367 at 85 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2LD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 31 August 2022 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Bradmore Green Conservation Area.
the demolition of the existing, single-family bungalow and the erection of 6 mews-style cottages with private gardens, hardstanding for 6 parking spaces and associated landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- CR5 2LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Bradmore Green Conservation Area
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers regarding internal space
- Whether the proposed development would affect highway safety with specific regard to the vehicle access
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate disabled parking provision
- Whether the proposed development would provide adequate refuse storage facilities
- Whether the proposed development would affect protected species and habitats
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Bradmore Green Conservation Area, combined with inadequate internal space standards for five dwellings and unresolved highway safety concerns regarding vehicle access and manoeuvring, could not be outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4.1Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4.2Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan Policy DM18Croydon Local Plan Policy SP2.8Croydon Local Plan Policy SP8Croydon Local Plan Policy DM29Croydon Local Plan Policy DM30Croydon Local Plan Policy DM13Croydon Local Plan Policy SP7.4Croydon Local Plan Policy DM27London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy HC1London Plan Policy D5London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy T2London Plan Policy T6London Plan Policy T6.1London Plan Policy SI7London Plan Policy G6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 198Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 111
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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