Planning appeal decision
36 Windham Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0HU
Planning appeal 3303961 at 36 Windham Avenue, New Addington, Croydon, CR0 0HU (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 26 April 2023 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
two floor rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- CR0 0HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of No 34 Windham Avenue, with particular regard to outlook and dominance
- whether the proposal adequately addresses fire safety
What decided it
The proposed extension's careful siting, design and proportions would preserve the character of the area and not unduly harm neighbouring living conditions, with construction impacts mitigated by a condition restricting working hours.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4.1Policy DM10Policy SP4.2Policy DM10.6Policy D3Policy D12
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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