5 The Avenue, COULSDON, CR5 2BN

described in the application form as follows: “demolition of double garage/outbuilding and construction of one detached dwellinghouse with accommodation in the roofspace, and provision of parking”

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Shrimplin R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surroundings
The effect of the proposed development on the residential amenities of neighbours, including the existing house at this address (whether the proposed new house would be visually intrusive or overbearing to an unacceptable degree)
Whether adequate provision would be made for refuse storage within the site and for access and parking

What decided it

The significant detrimental impact on the outlook from the existing attic bedroom at number 5 The Avenue combined with the hardening of the streetscene and cramped appearance of the development outweighed the modest housing benefit.

Framework references: 110

Plan policies cited: Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy D6, Policy SP4, Policy DM10, Policy T4, Policy T6, Policy SP8, Policy DM29, Policy DM30

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