Planning appeal decision
Land Adjoining - 7 Heathhurst Road, South Croydon, CR2 0BB
Planning appeal 3296191 at Land Adjoining - 7 Heathhurst Road, South Croydon, CR2 0BB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 24 October 2022 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring residential properties at 7 and 9 Heathhurst Road, with particular regard to outlook.
the erection of 2 storey X 3 bedroom house on land adjoining 7 Heathhurst Road
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Worley E
- Postcode
- CR2 0BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring residential properties at 7 and 9 Heathhurst Road, with particular regard to outlook
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would cause an overbearing effect on the outlook from the rear windows of the neighbouring properties at Nos 7 and 9 Heathhurst Road, thereby harming their living conditions in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4.2Policy DM10.6Policy D3Policy SP4.1Policy DM10.1Policy DM10.7
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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