Planning appeal decision
16 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2LA
Planning appeal 3325031 at 16 Coulsdon Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2LA (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 29 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 surrounding area.
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- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thomas M
- Postcode
- CR5 2LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- Whether satisfactory refuse arrangements are or can be provided
- Whether there is sufficient information on which to conclude that harm to a protected tree would be avoided
What decided it
The proposed development would achieve an efficient and effective use of land in an urban area with sympathetic design that respects local character and can be adequately controlled through planning conditions to protect the tree and refuse arrangements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy SI 7 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM13 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy G7 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM28 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy D12 of the London Plan 2021
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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