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Dismissed2 March 20233300469

27 Downsview Road, London, SE19 3XD

Planning appeal 3300469 at 27 Downsview Road, London, SE19 3XD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 2 March 2023 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing detached house and replacement with a new development containing 8 apartments with 6 car parking spaces and associated landscaping

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
White P
Postcode
SE19 3XD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The living conditions of occupiers of 29 Downsview Road, with particular regard to outlook and light
  • Biodiversity, with particular regard to the proposed removal of trees
  • Sustainable transport

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and biodiversity, in conflict with development plan policies, outweighed the limited benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CLP Policy DM10TLP Policy D3TLP Policy D4TLP Policy D5TLP Policy D6CLP Policy DM10TLP Policy G6TLP Policy G7CLP Policy SP8CLP Policy DM29TLP Policy T4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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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