Planning appeal decision
174 Norbury Crescent, London, SW16 4JY
Planning appeal 3310397 at 174 Norbury Crescent, London, SW16 4JY (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 27 June 2024 by Inspector Lo S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance.
no change of use. Seeking to employ 2 x part time childminding assistants
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Lo S
- Postcode
- SW16 4JY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The significant increase in noise and disturbance from the nursery operation, particularly from outdoor play and pick-up/drop-off activities, would substantially harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in breach of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy D13 of the London Plan (2021)
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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