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Dismissed8 February 20243333005

28 Smitham Bottom Lane, Purley, CR8 3DA

Planning appeal 3333005 at 28 Smitham Bottom Lane, Purley, CR8 3DA (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 8 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 building and wider street scene.

Two storey rear and front extension

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Allan J
Postcode
CR8 3DA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host building and wider street scene
  • Whether the proposed development makes adequate provision for matters relating to fire safety

What decided it

The absence of fire safety details at both application and appeal stages, contrary to London Plan Policy D12, meant the proposed development could not be assured to make adequate provision for fire safety, particularly as compliance might require changes to the layout and design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM10Policy DM10.1Policy DM10.7Policy SP4.1Policy D4Policy D12

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