Planning appeal decision
Land at 105 Meadvale Road, Croydon, CR0 6JZ
Planning appeal 3295123 at Land at 105 Meadvale Road, Croydon, CR0 6JZ (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 26 January 2023 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed roof material on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a detached 1-bed dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 18/01692/FUL, dated 12 June 2018
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- CR0 6JZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed roof material on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The new dwelling's inobtrusive position set back from Meadvale Road behind an electricity sub-station, combined with the varied roof materials and colours in the surrounding area, means the proposed blue-black fibre cement slate roof would not harm the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy D12
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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