Planning appeal decision
55 Upfield, Croydon, CR0 5DS
Planning appeal 3326213 at 55 Upfield, Croydon, CR0 5DS (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 8 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 18 Mapledale Avenue, with particular regard to outlook and levels of daylight and sunlight.
Demolition of detached garage. Erection of part single part two-storey side/rear wraparound extension. Loft conversion with erection of rear box dormer. Alterations to roof and facades to all sides including materials and fenestrations. Installation of 2no. front gates and alterations to front boundary
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Moore J
- Postcode
- CR0 5DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 18 Mapledale Avenue, with particular regard to outlook and levels of daylight and sunlight
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 57 Upfield with particular regard to levels of daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The Daylight and Sunlight Report demonstrating compliance with BRE criteria for both daylight and sunlight impacts on neighbouring properties, combined with the Inspector's visual assessment that the increase in built form would not result in unacceptable enclosure or visual intrusion.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4.1Policy SP4.2Policy DM10.6Policy D3Policy D6
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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