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Dismissed15 September 20233311374

Surrey House , 2 Scarbrook Road , Croydon, CR0 1SQ

Planning appeal 3311374 at Surrey House , 2 Scarbrook Road , Croydon, CR0 1SQ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 15 September 2023 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area, with due regard to the Central Croydon Conservation Area.

erection of two new storeys to form sixth and seventh floors (upward roof extension) to create 9 no. self-contained residential units, and associated works

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
CR0 1SQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area, with due regard to the Central Croydon Conservation Area
  • The living conditions of future residents with regards to light and privacy
  • Accessible Housing
  • Cycle and refuse storage
  • Whether sufficient evidence has been submitted in respect of fire safety
  • Contribution to sustainable transport

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the failure to provide adequate living conditions and accessible housing outweighed the limited public benefits of additional housing supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP2Policy DM10Policy DM18Policy D6Policy D7Policy D3Policy D12Policy HC1Policy T5Policy T6Policy DM13Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy SP8

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