Planning appeal decision
46 Elgin Road, Croydon, CR0 6XA
Planning appeal 3326535 at 46 Elgin Road, Croydon, CR0 6XA (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 12 March 2024 by Inspector Andrews 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 East India Conservation Area.
A new single storey dwelling with basement on land adjoining 46 Elgin Road, involving demolition of an existing garage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- CR0 6XA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the East India Conservation Area
- The adequacy of the proposed accommodation as regards family accommodation, people with disabilities, and fire safety
What decided it
The proposed development would harmfully conflict with the character and appearance of the East India Conservation Area through its incongruous narrow plot width and spatial characteristics, and this harm would not be outweighed by the public benefit of an additional dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan Policy H2London Plan Policy D12Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan Policy DM18Croydon Local Plan Policy DM18.4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 208
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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