®Planning appeal decision
21 Woodmere Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7PL
Planning appeal 3308020 at 21 Woodmere Gardens, Croydon, CR0 7PL (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 11 December 2023 by Inspector Francis L, 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 a single family dwelling and garage and the erection of one storey semi-detached houses with accommodation in the roof space, comprising of 2 dwellings and 2 off-street car parking spaces and a detached 2- storey building with accommodation in the roof space, comprising of 5 self-contained apartments with bike and refuse stores and 6 off-street car parking spaces
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Francis L
- Postcode
- CR0 7PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupier at 19 Woodmere Gardens with particular regard to outlook
- whether the proposal would create a need for mitigation in relation to sustainable transport
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the height and bulk of the proposed buildings being at odds with the prevailing low-density, single-storey pattern of development, combined with the overbearing effect on neighbouring living conditions and the absence of appropriate sustainable transport mitigation, outweighed the benefits of housing provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM10.1Policy DM10.6Policy DM10.7Policy DM26Policy SP8.13Policy DM29London Plan Policy D2London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy H2London Plan Policy T4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 57
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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