Planning appeal decision
101 North Downs Road, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0LF
Planning appeal 3290705 at 101 North Downs Road, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0LF (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 3 October 2022 by Inspector McCoy R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of front, side, rear and roof extensions and conversion to 5 flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- McCoy R
- Postcode
- CR0 0LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of no. 101a, 103 and 105 in respect of any loss of outlook and overlooking
- the living conditions of future occupiers of the proposed development in respect of daylighting, room size and private amenity space provision
- highway safety
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the overly dominant extensions, combined with harmful overlooking and overbearing effects on neighbouring dwellings and poor living conditions for future occupiers, outweighed the limited housing benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy SP2.8 of the Croydon Local PlanPolicy D6 of the London PlanPolicy D12 of the London PlanPolicy T6 of the London Plan (2021)Policy DM29 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy DM30 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)
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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