28 Haling Park Road, SOUTH CROYDON, CR2 6NE

The erection of 3no. two-storey detached dwellinghouses to rear of site, with on-site parking, bin storage, and associated works. Existing House: Removal of part one-, part two-storey side/rear element; erection of side roof dormer; creation of entrance door on front elevation and window on side elevation in relation to existing dwelling

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cryan M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
In Appeal B only: whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of proposed Houses 3 and 4, with particular regard to outlook, enclosure, and daylight

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by introducing substantial built form and hardstanding into a spacious, verdant suburban area with generous plots, combined in Appeal B with unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers, outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM10 of the 2018 Croydon Local Plan, Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021, Policy SP2.8 of the Croydon Local Plan, Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021

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