Planning appeal decision
30 Wyvern Road, Purley, CR8 2NP
Planning appeal 3336212 at 30 Wyvern Road, Purley, CR8 2NP (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 9 October 2024 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of a flatted development comprising 7 self-contained residential dwellings, including the provision of refuse, cycle storage and off-street car-parking spaces
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence R
- Postcode
- CR8 2NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 28 Wyvern Road, with particular regard to outlook and sunlight
- the effect of the development on highway and pedestrian safety
- whether the proposal makes appropriate provision for sustainable transport
What decided it
The cumulative harms to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and failure to secure sustainable transport provision outweighed the material benefits of housing supply and brownfield redevelopment.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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