®Planning appeal decision
159 Shirley Church Road, London, CR0 5AJ
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
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.
Framework references: 57, 60, 69, 120
Plan policies cited: London Plan Policy D3, London Plan Policy D4, London Plan Policy D12, London Plan Policy D2, London Plan Policy T4, London Plan Policy T6, Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10, Croydon Local Plan Policy DM13, Croydon Local Plan Policy DM1, Croydon Local Plan Policy DM29, Croydon Local Plan Policy DM30, Croydon Local Plan Policy SP2, Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4, Croydon Local Plan Policy SP8
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