Planning appeal decision
2 Beech Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0NL
Planning appeal 3331137 at 2 Beech Avenue, South Croydon, CR2 0NL (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 25 October 2024 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of two buildings comprising 31 residential apartments (use class C3) following demolition of existing residential dwelling (use class C3), utilising existing access off Beech Avenue including associated hard and soft landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
- Postcode
- CR2 0NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The careful layout of two buildings with generous spacing, retention of significant tree coverage and verdant character, and high-quality design that sits comfortably within the spacious plot and responds appropriately to its surroundings, particularly in contrast to a previously dismissed single-building scheme on the same site.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy SP7Policy DM10Policy D3Policy G5Policy SP2Policy H4Policy H5Policy SP6Policy SI2Policy SP8.15Policy SP8.17Policy DM30Policy T4Policy DM23Policy SP3Policy E11Policy D7
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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