Planning appeal decision
19 Ashburton Road, Croydon, CR0 6AP
Planning appeal 3320441 at 19 Ashburton Road, Croydon, CR0 6AP (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the East India Conservation Area.
Reduction in size and conversion of existing outbuilding into a self-contained 2 bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- CR0 6AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the East India Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would result in a smaller building than currently exists with increased garden area and a green roof that would restore the spacious garden scene forming part of the CA's significance, representing an improvement compared to the existing situation and achieving a neutral effect on the CA's character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1 of the London PlanPolicy DM10 of the Croydon Local PlanPolicy DM18 of the Croydon Local Plan
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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