Planning appeal decision
134 Crowther Road, London, SE25 5QS
Planning appeal 3294819 at 134 Crowther Road, London, SE25 5QS (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of detached bungalow
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Miles H
- Postcode
- SE25 5QS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The quality of the living conditions of future occupiers with particular regard to the garden space
- Fire safety
- Highway safety and the free flow of traffic, including with regard to refuse storage
- Biodiversity
- Risk to flooding on site or elsewhere
What decided it
The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area caused by the proposed dwelling's substantial footprint and ridge height, which would not be subservient in the garden setting and would erode the open, soft landscaped ancillary character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy DM10Policy SP4Policy D6Policy D10Policy D12Policy D8Policy SI7Policy T2Policy T4Policy T5Policy T6Policy T6.1Policy DM13Policy DM16Policy DM30Policy SP8Policy T1Policy T3Policy G5Policy G6Policy DM27Policy SP7Policy G7Policy SI12Policy SI13Policy DM25Policy SP6
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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