Planning appeal decision
13 Gladeside, Croydon, CR0 7RL
Planning appeal 3317040 at 13 Gladeside, Croydon, CR0 7RL (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 6 September 2023 by Inspector Andrews M, 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 the existing dwelling and the erection of a two-storey detached building with accommodation in the roof space comprising 6 flats and the provision of associated landscaping, car parking, refuse and cycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- CR0 7RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The adequacy of communal amenity space
- The effect on highway and pedestrian safety and convenience (access and parking)
What decided it
The proposed building's altered siting, orientation, asymmetric front bay, and complex roof design would be harmfully out of keeping with the suburban character of the area, compounded by the predominance of hard surfacing creating an excessively urban appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM10SP4.1SP2.8D3D4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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