Planning appeal decision
111 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6DD
Planning appeal 3323117 at 111 South Norwood Hill, London, SE25 6DD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 3 June 2024 by Inspector Cryan M, 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.
the demolition of the existing building and the erection of a replacement building comprising six flats with associated landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- SE25 6DD
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 regard to outlook, accessible communal amenity space, and daylight
- The effect of the proposed development on parking demand and highway safety, and whether it should make a financial contribution towards other transport improvements
- Whether the proposed development would make acceptable provision for the storage and collection of refuse
- Whether the development would include adequate cycle parking and storage facilities
What decided it
The development would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and would not provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, particularly regarding outlook and accessible communal amenity space.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy D3Policy D4Policy DM10.4Policy D6Policy D7Policy SP2.8Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy T6Policy T7Policy T4Policy T6.1Policy DM13Policy T5
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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