Farley Croft, 55 Ashburton Road, Croydon, CR0 6AQ

the demolition of existing garages and erection of single storey residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to the north of the site with associated parking, landscaping, cycle parking and refuse storage

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Glassar S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East India Estate Conservation Area
The living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and future residents of the dwelling
On-street parking demand

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the unneighbourly living conditions created by the proposal outweighed the public benefits of housing delivery and improved facilities.

Framework references: 202

Plan policies cited: Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy HC1, Policy SP4, Policy DM10, Policy DM13, Policy DM18, Policy T6, Policy SP6, Policy DM29, Policy DM30

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