Planning appeal decision
49A Clifford Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5JS
Planning appeal 3319491 at 49A Clifford Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 5JS (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 26 October 2023 by Inspector De Freitas Terceiro P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of smaller residential units below 130m2.
a rear dormer extension with 3no rooflights within the front roof slope. Application also seeks change of use from C3 to C4
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
- Postcode
- SE25 5JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the supply of smaller residential units below 130m2
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for its future occupiers, with regard to internal and external space provision
- whether the proposal makes adequate provision for cycle storage
What decided it
The proposal would conflict with the development plan on multiple grounds—loss of smaller residential units, unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers, and inadequate cycle storage provision—with no material considerations to outweigh these conflicts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP2Policy DM1.2Policy D3Policy D6Policy DM10Policy T5Policy DM16Policy DM30
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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