Planning appeal decision
82 Hartley Down, Purley, CR8 4EB
Planning appeal 3289019 at 82 Hartley Down, Purley, CR8 4EB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 29 April 2022 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the construction of a first floor, single/two storey front/side extensions with terrace area to form a two-storey dwelling. Construction of a rear roof extension with balcony and installation of 4 front and 2 rooflights to each side roof slope and associated alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- CR8 4EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 80 and 84 Hartley Down in relation to privacy
What decided it
The second floor balcony would cause unmitigated harm to the privacy of neighbouring occupants and the rear elevation would be visually disproportionate to the character of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP4.1DM10SP4.2DM10.6D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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