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Allowed11 August 20233314406

39 Grimwade Avenue, Croydon, CR0 5DJ

Planning appeal 3314406 at 39 Grimwade Avenue, Croydon, CR0 5DJ (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 11 August 2023 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of remaining structure and construction of a new 7 bedroom dwelling comprising basement, ground and first floor with accommodation in the roof space; dormers to the rear; together with landscaping and car parking and associated works

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cowley R
Postcode
CR0 5DJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 37 Grimwade Avenue, with particular regard to outlook, privacy and light

What decided it

The proposal would not unduly harm the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and therefore accords with the development plan as a whole with no other considerations outweighing this finding.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM10Policy D3Policy D4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 126Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 132Paragraph 112Paragraph 56

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