Planning appeal decision
Pavement Outside Top Shop, 54 North End, Croydon, CR0 1UG
Planning appeal 3307312 at Pavement Outside Top Shop, 54 North End, Croydon, CR0 1UG (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 19 July 2023 by Inspector Guest H, 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 Central Croydon Conservation Area, and the significance of locally listed buildings.
installation of a modern, multifunctional Hub unit featuring an integral advertisement display and defibrillator
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Guest H
- Postcode
- CR0 1UG
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 Central Croydon Conservation Area, and the significance of locally listed buildings
- The functioning of the public realm
- Highway and pedestrian safety
- The effect of the proposed advertisement on the visual amenity of the area and public safety
What decided it
The harm to the significance of the Central Croydon Conservation Area caused by the size and position of the proposed Hub unit and advertisement, which would not be outweighed by the public benefits offered, particularly given the statutory requirement to pay special attention to preserving and enhancing the conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy D3Policy DM18Policy HC1Policy D8Policy DM29Policy T4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
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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