Planning appeal decision
82 Hartley Down, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4EB
Planning appeal 3330234 at 82 Hartley Down, Purley, Surrey, CR8 4EB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 8 February 2024 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed rear dormer on the character and appearance of the area.
Remove the 2nd floor balcony and extend the rear dormer from 1000mm to 200mm from the eaves
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- CR8 4EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposed rear dormer on the character and appearance of the area
- The effects of the proposed rear dormer upon the living conditions at 80 and 84 Hartley Down with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposed alterations would significantly harm the living conditions of neighbouring properties at 80 and 84 Hartley Down by enabling overlooking of their most private rear garden areas from an elevated accessible balcony position, notwithstanding compliance with character and appearance policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10.6Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4.2The London Plan 2021 Policy D3
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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