2 Beech Avenue, South Croydon , CR2 0NL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• Whether the proposed development would adequately contribute to affordable homes
• Whether the proposed development would adequately contribute to family sized homes
• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including the landscape character and trees protected by Tree Preservation Order (TPO)
• The effect of the proposed development on fire safety
• Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants with specific regard to inclusive and accessible accommodation and outdoor space
• Whether the proposed development would provide adequate on-site parking
• Whether the proposed development would provide adequate refuse storage
• Whether the proposed development would provide adequate cycle storage
• Whether the proposed development would constitute net carbon zero development

What decided it

The cumulative harm across affordable housing, family-sized homes, character and appearance, fire safety, living conditions, parking and refuse storage, none of which were adequately addressed, outweighed the moderate benefit of 30 additional homes.

The moderate weight given to the net increase of 30 homes and limited weight to some affordable housing provision were outweighed by the significant harms identified across affordable housing quantum and delivery method, family-sized housing undersupply, substantial harm to character and appearance and protected trees, fire safety deficiency, multiple living condition failures, parking and refuse storage inadequacies.