Land to the Rear of 14-18 Castlemaine Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HQ

Planning appeal 3307979 at Land to the Rear of 14-18 Castlemaine Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 7HQ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 9 August 2023 by Inspector Poole S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of surrounding area, with particular regard to trees and landscaping.

the demolition of the existing garage and swimming pool adjacent to No.18 and the formation of vehicular access to the rear, and the erection of two pairs of semi-detached, 3-bed houses, together with associated access, parking, amenity space and landscaping

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Poole S
Postcode: CR2 7HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of surrounding area, with particular regard to trees and landscaping
whether the proposal would adequately promote sustainable modes of travel
the effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to pedestrians

What decided it

The proposal would be an entirely alien and incongruous form of development in a backland, garden context due to its size, form, siting, hard-surfacing and tree loss, combined with its failure to promote sustainable modes of travel through excessive car parking provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM10Policy D4Policy DM28Policy G7Policy T6Policy DM30Policy DM29Policy T5

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