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Planning permission granted6 November 20243335098

1 Whitethorn Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 2PQ

Planning appeal 3335098 at 1 Whitethorn Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 2PQ (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 6 November 2024 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to privacy and noise.

Unauthorised erection of a raised platform/balcony area at the rear of the extension, wooden screening fence, with steps leading down to the rear garden, and the continuing use as a residential amenity space without planning permission

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Douglas L
Postcode
CR5 2PQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to privacy and noise
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The unacceptable privacy harm caused by the raised platform can be adequately mitigated by privacy screening to be secured by condition, allowing the appeal to succeed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP4.1SP4.2DM10.6SP1.1DM10D3D6

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