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Dismissed18 April 20243321659

107-109 Foxley Lane, Purley, CR8 3HQ

Planning appeal 3321659 at 107-109 Foxley Lane, Purley, CR8 3HQ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 18 April 2024 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its layout, density and its effect upon trees.

the part demolition of 107 Foxley Lane and erection of a block of four apartments (2x 1 bed and 2x 2 bed) and the erection of 5x 3 bedroom houses, with associated access and parking

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hunter A
Postcode
CR8 3HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its layout, density and its effect upon trees
  • Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to its layout, proximity to trees, privacy, outdoor space, and outlook
  • The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 109a Foxley Lane, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposed development would be harmful to the character and appearance of the area through its dense layout and effect on protected trees, and would not provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, particularly regarding private amenity space constrained by trees and poor outlook from flat 1, resulting in conflict with the development plan and unsustainable development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D4Policy D5Policy D6Policy D7Policy G7Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM13Policy DM23Policy DM28Policy SP2.8Policy SP6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 212

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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