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Allowed30 May 20223290624

159 Sumner Road South, Croydon, CR0 3LY

Planning appeal 3290624 at 159 Sumner Road South, Croydon, CR0 3LY (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 30 May 2022 by Inspector Grierson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would result in satisfactory living conditions for the occupiers of the host dwelling, with regard to private outdoor space.

the erection of a new attached 2-bedroom, 3 person dwelling

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Grierson E
Postcode
CR0 3LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would result in satisfactory living conditions for the occupiers of the host dwelling, with regard to private outdoor space
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings with regard to outlook and light
  • Whether sufficient details have been provided with regard to fire safety

What decided it

The proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the host dwelling occupiers despite non-compliance with the garden size policy, and would not harm neighbouring living conditions regarding outlook and light.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM10.4Policy DM10.6Policy D3Policy D12

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