®Planning appeal decision
25 Linden Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 3BT
Planning appeal 3321433 at 25 Linden Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 3BT (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 29 February 2024 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including in respect of loss of greenery.
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
- Postcode
- CR5 3BT
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan 2021 Policy D3London Plan 2021 Policy D4London Plan 2021 Policy D5London Plan 2021 Policy D6London Plan 2021 Policy D7London Plan 2021 Policy D12London Plan 2021 Policy T4London Plan 2021 Policy T6Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy SP8Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM1.2Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM10.1Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM10.7Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM13Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM29Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy 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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