Planning appeal decision
111A Foxley Lane, Purley, Croydon, CR8 3HQ
Planning appeal 3328383 at 111A Foxley Lane, Purley, Croydon, CR8 3HQ (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 12 August 2024 by Inspector Glassar S, 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 extension and conversion of the existing dwelling to create two semi-detached houses and erection of two bungalows at the rear garden
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- CR8 3HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The prevailing context created by existing backland development schemes meant the appeal proposal would not unduly harm spaciousness or disrupt the existing pattern of development around the site, and therefore would not harm the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP4DM10SP8DM29Policy D3Policy T4
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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