Planning appeal decision
168 Woodside Green, South Norwood, Croydon, SE25 5EW
Planning appeal 3332055 at 168 Woodside Green, South Norwood, Croydon, SE25 5EW (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 19 April 2024 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a single storey dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and associated amenity space, cycle parking and waste storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Miles H
- Postcode
- SE25 5EW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of nearby occupiers with particular reference to 168 Woodside Green
- highway safety with particular regard to car parking
- the effect of the proposed development on the provision of accessible housing
What decided it
The multiple significant harms to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and highway safety, taken together, outweighed the modest benefits of providing a family home in an accessible location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy D7Policy T6Policy T6.1Policy GG1Policy T2Policy T3Policy T4Policy DM10Policy DM16Policy DM30Policy SP4Policy SP8
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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