Planning appeal decision
87 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6SF
Planning appeal 3288230 at 87 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6SF (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 8 December 2022 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers of the development, with particular regard to outlook, light, privacy and the acoustic environment.
conversion of basement flat into two flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- White P
- Postcode
- CR0 6SF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers of the development, with particular regard to outlook, light, privacy and the acoustic environment
What decided it
The proposed studio flat would have inadequate outlook and daylight/sunlight levels, particularly with a kitchen lacking any window, which would provide unsuitable living conditions for future occupiers and conflict with development plan policies requiring quality development with sufficient daylight and sunlight.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- The London Plan (2021) Policy D6Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy 10.6
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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