55 Upfield, Croydon, CR0 5DS

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy SP4.1, Policy SP4.2, Policy DM10.6, Policy D3, Policy D6

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