Planning appeal decision
2A Addiscombe Avenue, Croydon, CR0 6LH
Planning appeal 3310644 at 2A Addiscombe Avenue, Croydon, CR0 6LH (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 4 January 2024 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the local area.
two storey side and rear extension of the existing house
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- CR0 6LH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the local area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of adjoining neighbours, with particular regard to loss of outlook
- The effect of the proposal on protected species and habitats
What decided it
The proposed development would significantly increase the bulk, massing and height of the property, making it visually obtrusive and discordant with the modest pattern of surrounding development, thereby conflicting with design and character policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy G6Policy DM10Policy DM27Policy SP4Policy SP7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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