Planning appeal decision
30 Bench Field, South Croydon, CR2 7HX
Planning appeal 3326879 at 30 Bench Field, South Croydon, CR2 7HX (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 2 January 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the retention of a marquee
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- CR2 7HX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effects of the development on trees
What decided it
The marquee's green finish, woodland backdrop, intervening planting and lightweight appearance minimised its visual prominence such that it was not harmful to character and appearance, and the supplementary arboricultural report confirmed no appreciable damage to protected trees.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM10SP4.1DM28Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy G7 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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