®Planning appeal decision
8 Southern Avenue, London, SE25 4BT
Planning appeal 3325009 at 8 Southern Avenue, London, SE25 4BT (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 30 October 2023 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, its semi pair and the wider area.
Two-storey side extension with front bay window, one front rooflight and one window to the flank wall, front porch extension, single storey rear extension, glass balustrade to the rear at ground and first floor, raised decking in rear garden with basement storage below and new brick wall to enclose rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- SE25 4BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, its semi pair and the wider area
- The effect on the living conditions of occupants of 6 Southern Avenue with regard to outlook and, in relation to the first floor roof terrace, on the living conditions of occupants of 6 and 10 Southern Avenue with regard to noise and disturbance and privacy
What decided it
The scale, bulk, massing and design of the rear elements, particularly the raised deck, basement, high brick walls and roof terrace, significantly harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area, and cause unacceptable living conditions for neighbours through loss of outlook, privacy and potential noise and disturbance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018
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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