Glenbar House, 110 Croydon Road, Penge, London, SE20 7YZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
• Whether it has been demonstrated that there is no demand for the existing affordable housing accommodation, and if so, whether the proposed affordable housing provision would meet an identified need for supported and specialised housing
• Whether the proposal would provide future occupiers with adequate living conditions having regard to the design and location of the main residential entrance
• The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular reference to outlook and loss of privacy for the occupiers of Anthony Court and loss of outlook for the occupiers of 11 Trinity Mews

What decided it

The adverse impacts on character and appearance, affordable housing provision, and living conditions of both future and existing occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole, notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

The support for housing development and use of brownfield land within the Framework was countered by the importance placed on preserving character and appearance and providing high-quality living conditions; the identified adverse impacts on character, affordable housing and living conditions were of high order and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.