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Allowed26 February 20243324391

3 South Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 2BJ

Planning appeal 3324391 at 3 South Drive, Coulsdon, CR5 2BJ (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 26 February 2024 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the streetscene and wider area.

the demolition of the existing buildings, erection of a three-storey building with roofspace accommodation comprising 8 no. residential apartments, provision of car and cycle parking, refuse storage and landscaped amenity areas. S

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Thomas M
Postcode
CR5 2BJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the streetscene and wider area
  • the effect on the living conditions of the occupants of 5 South Drive in respect of outlook
  • the effect on the highway network with particular regard to parking standards, servicing and delivery arrangements and crossovers
  • whether the proposal would provide adequate cycle parking facilities to serve future occupiers and their visitors
  • whether there would be adequate facilities for refuse collection
  • whether the proposal would contribute to the cause and effect of flooding

What decided it

The site's location on the edge of Coulsdon District Centre with excellent public transport accessibility, combined with the national imperative to boost housing supply in appropriate locations and the scheme's accordance with the development plan, justified granting permission despite the change in character from suburban to more urban.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D4Policy D12Policy T4Policy T5Policy T6Policy T6.1Policy SI 12Policy SI 13Policy SP4Policy SP4.1Policy SP4.2Policy SP8Policy DM10Policy DM10.6Policy DM13Policy DM25Policy DM29Policy DM30

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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