Planning appeal decision
17 Briar Hill, Purley, CR8 3LF
Planning appeal 3294574 at 17 Briar Hill, Purley, CR8 3LF (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 13 December 2022 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the area, having regard to its Conservation Area status.
the demolition of existing house/garage and erection of replacement
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- CR8 3LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the area, having regard to its Conservation Area status
- Fire safety for future occupiers of the development
- Parking standards and pedestrian sightlines
What decided it
The forward-projecting garage would have a prominent and uncomfortable visual relationship with the main dwelling frontage, eroding the open nature and Garden First principles of the Conservation Area, resulting in unacceptable harm to its character and appearance that could not be outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM10.1DM10.7DM18.1DM18.2D4D6HC1D12DM29DM30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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