®Planning appeal decision
8 Southern Avenue, South Norwood, London, SE25 4BT
Planning appeal 3331807 at 8 Southern Avenue, South Norwood, London, SE25 4BT (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 28 August 2025 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area.
1. Without planning permission unauthorised erection of metal and glass balustrade on the roof of the rear ground floor extension at first floor level creating a new amenity roof terrace in this area. 2. Without planning permission, the creation of a new patio area at ground floor level which is significantly larger than what was approved under planning ref 16/02378/P, the building of new site boundary walls at the edge of the patio and the creation of new access steps to the garden level. 3. Without planning permission, the excavation of part of the rear garden and the creation of a new basement area storage area
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- SE25 4BT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the area
- the living conditions of occupiers of 6 Southern Avenue with regard to outlook
- the living conditions of occupiers of 6 and 10 Southern Avenue with regard to privacy and noise and disturbance
What decided it
The unauthorised development's excessive depth, height, scale and use as a roof terrace causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host building and area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, in conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4.1Policy DM10Policy D3Policy D4
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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