®Planning appeal decision
159 Shirley Church Road, London, CR0 5AJ
Planning appeal 3307870 at 159 Shirley Church Road, London, CR0 5AJ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 14 August 2023 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing building; erection of two storey block of 8 flats with accommodation in roof space; provision of new vehicle access to frontage, provision of 7 car parking spaces and new landscaping to front and rear of site
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cowley R
- Postcode
- CR0 5AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and light, the quality of external amenity space and fire safety
- Whether the proposal would include adequate provision for car parking and alternative sustainable travel options, and the effect on highway safety
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate refuse storage arrangements
- Whether the proposal would contribute to meeting housing need, with particular regard to the need for family sized homes
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance combined with the failure to demonstrate adequate fire safety compliance for future occupiers rendered the proposal contrary to the development plan, with no material considerations to justify approval.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D12London Plan Policy D2London Plan Policy T4London Plan Policy T6Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan Policy DM13Croydon Local Plan Policy DM1Croydon Local Plan Policy DM29Croydon Local Plan Policy DM30Croydon Local Plan Policy SP2Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan Policy SP8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57Paragraph 60Paragraph 69Paragraph 120
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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