Planning appeal decision
17 Briar Hill, Purley, CR8 3LF
Planning appeal 3324946 at 17 Briar Hill, Purley, CR8 3LF (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 20 December 2023 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Webb Estate Conservation Area.
enlargement of the house
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- CR8 3LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Webb Estate Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extensions respect the original Arts and Crafts architectural character and the Garden First principles of the Webb Estate Conservation Area through high-quality design that maintains visual hierarchy, appropriate proportions, and a spacious landscape setting, thereby preserving the significance of the heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM18Policy DM10Policy HC1Policy D4Policy D12
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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