Planning appeal decision
82 Hartley Down, Purley, CR8 4EB
Planning appeal 3322044 at 82 Hartley Down, Purley, CR8 4EB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 26 October 2023 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the variation of condition No 1 and removal of conditions Nos 5 and 6 on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy.
construction of a first floor, single/two storey front/side extensions to form a two storey dwelling. Construction of a rear roof extension with installation of 4 front and 2 rooflights to each side roof slope and associated alterations, without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 19/04864/HSE, dated 14 February 2020
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cowley R
- Postcode
- CR8 4EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the variation of condition No 1 and removal of conditions Nos 5 and 6 on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy
- the effect of the variation of condition No 1 and removal of conditions Nos 5 and 6 on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial overlooking of neighbouring gardens from the elevated first floor external terrace would have a harmful effect on the living conditions and privacy of neighbouring occupiers that outweighs any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 120
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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