Planning appeal decision
20 Purley Knoll, Purley, CR8 3AE
Planning appeal 3318469 at 20 Purley Knoll, Purley, CR8 3AE (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 13 October 2023 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing dwelling; erection of 7no. apartments and 2no. dwellings with associated works including vehicular and pedestrian access, hard and soft landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cowley R
- Postcode
- CR8 3AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area by introducing a form of development at odds with the prevailing pattern of large detached dwellings with generous spacing and rear gardens, contrary to development plan policies and national guidance on design and local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 60Paragraph 124Paragraph 126Paragraph 130
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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