Planning appeal decision
70A Westow Hill, London, SE19 1SB
Planning appeal 3314589 at 70A Westow Hill, London, SE19 1SB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 16 November 2023 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of the Upper Norwood Triangle Conservation Area and locally listed buildings.
first floor rear extension to provide a new flat, with bin and cycle storage. Other associated alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Parkin A
- Postcode
- SE19 1SB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of the Upper Norwood Triangle Conservation Area and locally listed buildings
- The living conditions of nearby occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and natural light
- The living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to safety in the event of a fire
What decided it
The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the Upper Norwood Triangle Conservation Area and locally listed buildings through visual obtrusiveness, which would not be outweighed by the limited benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1Policy DM10Policy DM18Policy D3Policy D12
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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