Planning appeal decision
14 Ashburton Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7JE
Planning appeal 3324570 at 14 Ashburton Avenue, Croydon, CR0 7JE (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 14 November 2023 by Inspector Moore J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 16 Ashburton Avenue, with particular regard to privacy.
Retention of raised patio at rear. Erection of raised planter and raised privacy screen
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Moore J
- Postcode
- CR0 7JE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 16 Ashburton Avenue, with particular regard to privacy.
What decided it
The proposed boundary treatment and planter would effectively restrict views from the raised patio towards the neighbouring property's rear amenity space such that the development would not result in significant overlooking to an unacceptable degree.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy D12Policy SP4Policy DM10
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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