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Dismissed24 October 20223289360

St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE

Planning appeal 3289360 at St Mary's Catholic High School, Woburn Road, Croydon, CR9 2EE (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 24 October 2022 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on accessibility to services and facilities, with particular regard to nearby residents/commuters/pedestrians and cyclists.

alterations, construction of an extension infilling the existing underpass area between two existing school building parts

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector
Smith J
Postcode
CR9 2EE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on accessibility to services and facilities, with particular regard to nearby residents/commuters/pedestrians and cyclists
  • whether any harm would be outweighed by other material considerations

What decided it

The clearly identifiable harm to accessibility for the wider population, particularly older and disabled people, outweighs the more limited benefits to the school community from enhanced facilities and improved public safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy T1Policy T2Policy T3Policy T4Policy T5Policy DM29Policy SP8.3Policy SP8.6Policy SP8.1Policy SP8.7Policy SP8.15Policy DM30Policy S3Policy SP5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 95

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