Planning appeal decision
20 Rectory Park, South Croydon, CR2 9JN
Planning appeal 3316078 at 20 Rectory Park, South Croydon, CR2 9JN (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 11 October 2023 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of existing garage, formation of access from Rectory Park and the erection two detached dwellings with associated parking and landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce J
- Postcode
- CR2 9JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwellings, through their sympathetic design combining traditional materials with subtle contemporary elements and their backland position, would respect the character and appearance of the area and accord with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy SP4Policy 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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