Planning appeal decision
198 Harrington Road, London, SE25 4NE
Planning appeal 3325959 at 198 Harrington Road, London, SE25 4NE (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 14 May 2024 by Inspector Cryan M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of an end of terrace dwelling (No 198 Harrington Road, Croydon SE25 4NE) and existing structures on site, followed by construction of seven x 3-bed dwellings with associated external works including access, amenity space, landscaping, refuse and cycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
- Postcode
- SE25 4NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to daylight and sunlight
- The effect on living conditions for residents of neighbouring dwellings on Harrington Road, with particular regard to whether the proposed development would be harmfully overbearing or intrusive
What decided it
The proposed development complies with the development plan policies on character and appearance, living conditions for future occupiers, and neighbours' amenity, with appropriate conditions to mitigate any residual impacts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy D3Policy D4Policy SP2.8Policy SP4.1Policy D6Policy D7Policy SP8.15Policy SP8.16Policy DM30Policy T6.1Policy 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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