®Planning appeal decision
8 Oaks Road, Croydon, CR0 5HL
Planning appeal 3297361 at 8 Oaks Road, Croydon, CR0 5HL (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 24 March 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies.
to convert loft space into liveable accommodation by increasing the ridge height and providing two rear dormer windows
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- CR0 5HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the proposed development would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the National Planning Policy Framework and any relevant development plan policies
- The effect of the proposed development on the openness of the Green Belt
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- If the proposed development is inappropriate development, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposed development
What decided it
The unacceptable impact on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area caused by the proposed rear dormers, which would create a cluttered and poorly proportioned rear elevation conflicting with design quality policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM26Policy DM10Policy SP4Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 149
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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