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Dismissed18 May 20233307278

49 Crown Lane, Norbury, London, SW16 3JE

Planning appeal 3307278 at 49 Crown Lane, Norbury, London, SW16 3JE (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 18 May 2023 by Inspector Hughes L, 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 building and the streetscene, with particular regard to the preservation or enhancement of the Norwood Grove Conservation Area.

a first floor front extension

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hughes L
Postcode
SW16 3JE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the streetscene, with particular regard to the preservation or enhancement of the Norwood Grove Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed development would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the Norwood Grove Conservation Area with no public benefits presented to outweigh this harm, conflicting with the development plan and Framework guidance on heritage conservation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy SP4.1Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy SP4.2Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy DM18London Plan (2021) Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 16Paragraph 202Paragraph 12

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