Planning appeal decision
1 Elm Park Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8RW
Planning appeal 3336629 at 1 Elm Park Gardens, South Croydon, CR2 8RW (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 18 June 2024 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the appearance of the property and the street scene.
erection of a new single storey dwelling following demolition of existing garage with associated parking, garden amenity, cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- CR2 8RW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the appearance of the property and the street scene
What decided it
The proposed dwelling, despite the small plot size, would respect and blend readily with the character and appearance of the host property and street scene due to its modest dimensions, appropriate separation distances, and design features consistent with the mixed and varied local context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policy SP4.1 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy SP4.2 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 70Paragraph 124Paragraph 128Paragraph 135
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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