®Planning appeal decision
19 Ashburton Road, Croydon, CR0 6AP
Planning appeal 3305726 at 19 Ashburton Road, Croydon, CR0 6AP (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 15 December 2023 by Inspector Sylvester G, 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, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East India Estate Conservation Area.
the 'change of use' from an outbuilding under 'C3 - single dwelling houses' use, to a separate C3 use – single dwelling house' for the purposes of Accessible Accommodation for and on behalf of Croydon Housing Initiatives Department. The proposal also makes external, fenestration, and internal alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
- Postcode
- CR0 6AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East India Estate Conservation Area
- Whether the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling, with particular regard to the outlook from the open plan kitchen, dining and living area
What decided it
The reduction in scale of the existing outbuilding combined with the sensitive design incorporating a green roof and controlled glazing would enhance the spaciousness of the appeal site and preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, while providing appropriate living conditions for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D6Policy D12Policy DM10Policy DM18
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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