Land r/o 104 South End, Croydon, CR0 1DQ

the erection of a pair of two storey, three-bedroom dwellings and the provision of associated landscaping, and refuse and cycle storage

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the settings of nearby heritage assets
whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to amenity space, outlook and privacy
whether the proposal would comply with national planning policy which seeks to steer new development away from areas at the highest risk of flooding
the effect of the proposal on the health and life expectancy of nearby trees
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 102 South End, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposal's incongruous design and form would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and heritage setting, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupiers and failure to comply with flood risk policy.

Framework references: 159

Plan policies cited: SP4, DM10, DM18, DM25, DM28, D3, D4, D6, D12, HC1, H2, SI12, G7

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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