Planning appeal decision
15 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BE
Planning appeal 3302943 at 15 South End, Croydon, CR0 1BE (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 2 May 2023 by Inspector Edginton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed Boswell House and Boswell Cottage, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess.
Installation of 4 x aircon fans at the rear and construction of storage room for refuse and cycle store
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Edginton A
- Postcode
- CR0 1BE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed Boswell House and Boswell Cottage, or any features of special architectural or historic interest which they possess
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of Boswell House, No 15 and Heathfield Gardens with particular regard to outlook, overlooking, noise and disturbance, and loss of amenity space
- Whether the development would accord with local plans with regard to cycle storage and refuse arrangements
What decided it
The development fails to preserve the setting of the listed building and causes multiple harms to character, appearance and living conditions that are not outweighed by any material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP Policy DM18LP Policy SP4LP Policy DM10LP Policy D4LP Policy DM10.4LP Policy D8LP Policy SP2LP Policy DM10.6LP Policy DM13London Plan Policy D12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 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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