Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent to 185 Brighton Road, Coulsdon , London , CR5 2NH
Planning appeal 3323154 at Land Adjacent to 185 Brighton Road, Coulsdon , London , CR5 2NH (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 19 July 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the setting of the Station Approach Local Heritage Area.
mixed use development comprising 3no residential units and 92sqm of commercial area with associated refuse and cycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- CR5 2NH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the setting of the Station Approach Local Heritage Area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to light
What decided it
The proposal accords with the development plan and material considerations, including the Framework's requirement for a flexible approach to daylight and sunlight guidance where this would enable efficient use of a site and provide acceptable living standards.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy HC1London Plan Policy G7London Plan Policy T4London Plan Policy SP6London Plan Policy D7London Plan Policy D12Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan Policy DM18Croydon Local Plan Policy DM4.3(b)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203Paragraph 129Paragraph 57
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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