Planning appeal decision
17 Dickensons Lane, London, SE25 5HJ
Planning appeal 3306756 at 17 Dickensons Lane, London, SE25 5HJ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 23 January 2023 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.
the erection of first floor rear infill extension, ground floor alterations, erection of hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer, front garden alterations and provision of refuse and recycling store
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- SE25 5HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed roof alterations and dormer would physically and visually dominate the rear of the property and fail to respect its modest size and character, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy SP4.1Policy D4
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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