Planning appeal decision
518 Purley Way , Croydon , CR0 4RE
Planning appeal 3331234 at 518 Purley Way , Croydon , CR0 4RE (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 20 May 2024 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of the building, with particular regard to daylight and sunlight, ventilation, outlook and privacy and noise disturbance.
provision of six additional skylights
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Veevers A
- Postcode
- CR0 4RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of the building, with particular regard to daylight and sunlight, ventilation, outlook and privacy and noise disturbance
- the viability of nearby businesses or employment uses
What decided it
The provision of natural light and ventilation to occupiers of the flats as a result of the six skylights, which would otherwise be unacceptably dark and claustrophobic, outweighs the conflict with the development plan regarding noise exposure and employment use viability.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy D13 of the London PlanPolicy D11 of the London PlanPolicy D12 of the London Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 193
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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