Planning appeal decision
103 Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2AN
Planning appeal 3295819 at 103 Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2AN (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 7 October 2022 by Inspector Redford R, 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.
the demolition of existing dwelling; erection of a three- storey building with roof accommodation comprising 8 flats; provision of new access; provision of 8 parking spaces, refuse and recycling stores, secure cycle parking and communal landscaped amenity space
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- CR5 2AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers regarding outlook
- whether the proposal would provide sufficient car parking in the interests of highway safety
- whether the proposal would provide adequate cycle storage
- whether the proposal would sufficiently address fire safety
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to character and appearance combined with inadequate living conditions for one dwelling unit and insufficient fire safety provisions outweighed the moderate benefits of housing provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP4DM10DM29DM30D3D4D6D12T5T6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 60Paragraph 69Paragraph 130
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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