2A Addiscombe Avenue, CROYDON, CR0 6LH

the demolition of existing house and garage and erection of a new 2-storey building with accommodation in the roof space comprising 5 self- contained flats

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cryan M

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.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: Policy SP4, Policy DM10, Policy DM13, Policy DM16, Policy DM25, Policy DM27, Policy DM28, Policy DM29, Policy DM30, Policy SP6, Policy SP7, Policy SP8, Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy D5, Policy D6, Policy D7, Policy G5, Policy G6, Policy G7, Policy SI7, Policy SI12, Policy SI13, Policy T1, Policy T2, Policy T4, Policy T5, Policy T6, Policy T6.1, Policy T7

Read the decision letter on the Inspectorate’s site

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