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Dismissed31 August 20233313632

220 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4HB

Planning appeal 3313632 at 220 Brighton Road, Purley, CR8 4HB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 31 August 2023 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Demolition of existing two storey house and detached garage and erection of a four-storey building to provide 9 units with associated new vehicular access, car parking, cycle/refuse storage and soft/hard landscaping

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Carpenter C
Postcode
CR8 4HB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The extent of the proposal's deviation from the area's predominant character through its excessive bulk, scale, mass, unorthodox roof form and incongruous appearance would be so great as to be harmful and conflict with development plan policies requiring high quality design that respects local character.

The benefits of housing delivery and economic growth were outweighed by the harmful effect on character and appearance and conflict with the development plan

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy D4 of the London PlanPolicy SP4 of the Croydon Local PlanPolicy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan

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