Planning appeal decision
9 Ballards Farm Road, South Croydon, London, CR2 7JB
Planning appeal 3332317 at 9 Ballards Farm Road, South Croydon, London, CR2 7JB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 9 February 2024 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property and the wider area.
erection of a part single, part two-storey extension and loft conversion including roof extensions, increase in ridge height and installation of three rooflights
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- CR2 7JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host property and the wider area
What decided it
The roof extension would create a major remodelling of the dwelling's form and appearance with a complex roof hierarchy that would appear incongruous and unsympathetic to the traditional composition of the existing dwelling, conflicting with Policy DM10.7 and the NPPF's objectives for well-designed places.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10Policy DM10.7Policy SP4Policy D3
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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