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Planning permission granted28 August 20253317908

32 Hillcote Avenue, 32 Hillcote Avenue, London, London, SW16 3BH

Planning appeal 3317908 at 32 Hillcote Avenue, 32 Hillcote Avenue, London, London, SW16 3BH (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 28 August 2025 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area.

Erection of a large hip to gable and rear dormer roof extensions which have been built without planning permission

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Satheesan R
Postcode
SW16 3BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the area

What decided it

The hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer, whilst exceeding permitted development limits, are consistent with the existing character and appearance of the area and do not harm the host building or locality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy D4 of the London PlanPolicy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy HC3 of the London PlanPolicy D8 of the London Plan

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