®Planning appeal decision
135A North ENd, Croydon, London, CR0 1TN
conversion of shop to 2 shops, conversion of upper floors to flats, erection of an additional storey, three storey extension at the rear to create a total of 6 flats with associated refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the vitality and viability of the Croydon Metropolitan Centre and Main Retail Frontage
- the effect on the character and appearance of the area including whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Central Croydon Conservation Area
- the effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of Jessop House, with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed flats, with particular regard to external amenity space, privacy and outlook
- whether the proposal would appropriately facilitate and encourage future occupiers to cycle, with regard to cycle parking
- whether the proposal would provide an appropriate mix of housing
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to access and refuse storage
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the Central Croydon Conservation Area, combined with harm to the vitality and viability of the Metropolitan Centre and the living conditions of both neighbouring occupiers and future occupiers, was not justified by the modest public benefits of providing six additional flats in a sustainable location.
Framework references: 202
Plan policies cited: Policy DM4, Policy DM10, Policy DM18, Policy SP4, Policy SP2.7, Policy DM1.1, Policy DM29, Policy DM30, London Plan Policy D3, London Plan Policy D6, London Plan Policy T4, London Plan Policy T5, London Plan Policy T6, London Plan Policy HC1
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