Planning appeal decision
44 Ambleside Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8SF
Planning appeal 3309933 at 44 Ambleside Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8SF (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the host property and the street scene.
for the demolition of existing garage/shed, creation of a double storey side extension, and single storey front extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willmer P
- Postcode
- CR2 8SF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the host property and the street scene
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers in terms of its potential to be visually intrusive, appear overbearing and to overshadow
What decided it
The extensions as designed would be subservient in height, well-mannered additions that would not harm the character and appearance of the host property, street scene, or living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (Adopted March 2021)Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018
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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