Planning appeal decision
14 Oakwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 1AQ
Planning appeal 3299832 at 14 Oakwood Avenue, Purley, CR8 1AQ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 14 February 2023 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the ‘demolition of 1 no. detached family house and erection of 1 no. apartment blocks, comprising of 20 new apartments, with associated hard and soft landscaping etc
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- CR8 1AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of No 16 Oakwood Avenue, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed development's excessive scale, massing and depth would fundamentally conflict with the established character of the area and cause unacceptable harm to the outlook and living conditions of the neighbouring property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM10.6Policy DM10.11London Plan Policy D3
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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