Planning appeal decision
Rear of 35 & 37 Croham Valley Road, South Croydon, CR2 7JF
Planning appeal 3309970 at Rear of 35 & 37 Croham Valley Road, South Croydon, CR2 7JF (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 23 August 2023 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of two buildings comprising of a total of 4 semi- detached houses. Provision of associated parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- CR2 7JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for occupants of 35 and 37 Croham Valley Road with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed development's design, scale and siting would respect the character and appearance of the area and would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, particularly regarding outlook, thereby complying with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM10.6Policy D3Policy D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57Paragraph 54
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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