96-98 Braemar Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0QB

Planning appeal 3289646 at 96-98 Braemar Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0QB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 31 October 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide a suitable housing mix.

demolition of existing single storey office, storage building and meeting hall, erection of part three storey building including accommodation within the roof comprising of 6 no. flats and replacement community hall, alterations to vehicular access and provision of associated parking, cycle and refuse

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Cross D
Postcode: CR2 0QB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would provide a suitable housing mix
The effect on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposal would provide a suitable standard of accommodation in respect of accessible housing
Whether the proposal would suitably address car parking and highway safety
Whether adequate provision would be made for cycle parking

What decided it

The proposal conflicted with the development plan on multiple material grounds—housing mix, character and appearance, accessible housing, and car parking and highway safety—with no material considerations indicating the decision should be made otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP2.7Policy H10Policy DM10Policy D3Policy D4Policy SP4Policy D7Policy H2Policy T4Policy T6Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy T5

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