Planning appeal decision
Land Rear Of, 20 Rockhampton Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AQ
Planning appeal 3315819 at Land Rear Of, 20 Rockhampton Road, South Croydon, CR2 7AQ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 26 September 2023 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the effect upon privacy and outlook for the occupiers of Nos 18 and 20 Rockhampton Road.
Proposed 1/2 storey 2 bedroom dwelling utilizing the roof space with associated amenity space and refuse / cycle store
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- CR2 7AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to the effect upon privacy and outlook for the occupiers of Nos 18 and 20 Rockhampton Road
- whether there would be satisfactory arrangements for refuse facilities
- surface water drainage
What decided it
The unacceptable loss of privacy for occupiers of Nos 18 and 20 Rockhampton Road caused by direct overlooking from the proposed bedroom rooflights, which conflicts with Policy DM10.6 of the Croydon Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10.6Policy DM13Policy SP6.4Standard 28
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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