®Planning appeal decision
25 Linden Avenue, COULSDON, CR5 3BT
the construction of a building containing 9 no. flats with associated parking and landscaping following demolition of the existing dwelling. S
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thomas M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including in respect of loss of greenery
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupants of no.24 Linden Avenue with regard to outlook and privacy and the effect on the living conditions of future occupants of the proposal with regard to outlook
- Whether there is sufficient evidence on which to conclude that highway safety would not be unduly compromised
- Whether there is sufficient information on ensuring fire safety
- Whether bin collection arrangements can be achieved and whether there is building regulations M4(3) & M4(2) policy compliance on accessibility
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance combined with unacceptable loss of outlook to neighbouring occupants and unresolved highway safety concerns outweighed the housing supply benefits.
Plan policies cited: London Plan 2021 Policy D3, London Plan 2021 Policy D4, London Plan 2021 Policy D5, London Plan 2021 Policy D6, London Plan 2021 Policy D7, London Plan 2021 Policy D12, London Plan 2021 Policy T4, London Plan 2021 Policy T6, Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy SP4, Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy SP8, Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM1.2, Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM10, Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM10.1, Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM10.7, Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM13, Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM29, Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM30
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.