Planning appeal decision
48 Waddington Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 1QF
Planning appeal 3314412 at 48 Waddington Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 1QF (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 21 September 2023 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 48 Waddington Avenue, with regard to privacy, noise and disturbance.
new build one bedroom single storey bungalow
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pattison B
- Postcode
- CR5 1QF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 48 Waddington Avenue, with regard to privacy, noise and disturbance
- Whether or not the proposal would provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupiers, with particular regard to the size of the dwelling
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet minimum internal space standards and would cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions through loss of privacy or outlook, with no viable mitigation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy D14Croydon Local Plan Policy SP2.8Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10.6Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10
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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