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Dismissed19 April 20243323088

Land to the Rear of 209-225 Davidson Road , Croydon, CR0 6DP

Planning appeal 3323088 at Land to the Rear of 209-225 Davidson Road , Croydon, CR0 6DP (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 19 April 2024 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of all existing buildings and the erection of a part 3, part 4 storey block of flats to provide 22 residential units (use Class C3), with landscaping; amenity areas; car and cycle parking; refuse and recycling stores; and access

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Miles H
Postcode
CR0 6DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect on the living conditions of nearby occupiers with particular regard to privacy
  • the quality of living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to outdoor space
  • the effect of the proposed development on fire safety

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the privacy of existing occupiers outweighed the modest benefits of 22 new homes and affordable housing provision.

The modest benefits of 22 new homes (5 affordable) and social and economic benefits did not outweigh the significant harm to character and appearance and to the privacy of existing occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan (2021) Policy D3London Plan (2021) Policy D4London Plan (2021) Policy D12London Plan (2021) Policy H4London Plan (2021) Policy D5Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy DM10.4Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy DM10.5Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy DM10.6Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy SP4.1Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy SP4.2Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy SP2.4

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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