2A Addiscombe Avenue, Croydon, CR0 6LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the amount of living space, outlook, daylight, security, and whether appropriate provision would be made in terms of accessibility to gardens and parking spaces for people with disabilities, including wheelchair users
• The effect of the proposed development on living conditions for neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to loss of privacy (in respect of No 2 Addiscombe Avenue), and outlook (in respect of No 6 Everton Road)
• The effect of the proposed development on the demand for on-street parking in the area, on highway safety and pedestrian movement, and whether it should make a financial contribution towards other transport improvements
• Whether the development would include adequate cycle parking and storage facilities
• Whether the proposed development would make acceptable provision for the storage and collection of refuse
• The effect of the proposed development on trees

What decided it

The combination of harm to character and appearance, inadequate living space for future occupiers, and unacceptable refuse storage provision, together with undemonstrated effects on parking availability, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan and no material considerations indicated it should be determined otherwise.