®Planning appeal decision
41 Woodcrest Road, Purley, CR8 4JD
Planning appeal 3313421 at 41 Woodcrest Road, Purley, CR8 4JD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 18 September 2023 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the ‘demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of part 3 / part 4 storey building with accommodation in the roof space to provide a total of 8 units comprising 1 x 1-bed apartment, 4 x 2-bed apartments and 3 x 3-bed apartments with associated refuse and cycle stores, vehicular access and undercroft car parking at 41 Woodcrest Road, Purley CR8 4JD
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- CR8 4JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for off-road parking and the effect of any lack of provision on highway safety
- Whether or not an adequate contribution towards sustainable highway improvements has been secured
- Whether the proposal would make adequate provision for inclusive and accessible accommodation, with particular regard to the communal amenity space and provision of a wheelchair user flat
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area through its bulk, massing and undercroft parking design, which would be discordant with the established suburban residential character, and this harm was not outweighed by the moderate benefits of housing provision.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy D3Policy SP4Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy T4Policy T6Policy T6.1Policy SP8.13Policy D7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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