®Planning appeal decision
19 Ashburton Road, Croydon, CR0 6AP
Planning appeal 3315790 at 19 Ashburton Road, Croydon, CR0 6AP (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 10 January 2024 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed developments on the character and appearance of the area, including whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East India Estate Conservation Area.
alterations to the building at the rear of the site and associated alterations as part of the proposed change of use from storage and leisure into a self-contained dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
- Postcode
- CR0 6AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed developments on the character and appearance of the area, including whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East India Estate Conservation Area
- The effects of the proposed developments on the living conditions of the occupiers of the flats at Number 19 Ashburton Road, with particular regard to the occupiers' outlook and privacy
- Whether the proposed developments would provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed dwellings, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The reduced scale of the existing outbuilding in Appeal A, combined with the green roof design and sparse window pattern, would enhance the spaciousness of the appeal site and preserve the character and appearance of the East India Estate Conservation Area, thereby according with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- The London Plan 2021 Policy D3The London Plan 2021 Policy D6The London Plan 2021 Policy D12Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy SP6.3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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