Planning appeal decision
Grove Autos Ltd, 60 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP
Planning appeal 3295485 at Grove Autos Ltd, 60 Leslie Park Road, Croydon, CR0 6TP (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 24 October 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of residents of 55A and 55B Leslie Park Road with regards to outlook.
retention of two storey portacabin structure for use as ancillary office/welfare space and alterations to main workshop building including removal of roof and replacement with roof of increased height
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- CR0 6TP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of residents of 55A and 55B Leslie Park Road with regards to outlook
What decided it
The two storey portacabin structure's height, massing and prominence as an overbearing feature in neighbouring gardens caused significant harm to outlook that could not be outweighed by the provision of welfare facilities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP4DM10.6D3
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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