197 Church Road, Upper Norwood, London, Croydon, SE19 2PS

Planning appeal 3338411 at 197 Church Road, Upper Norwood, London, Croydon, SE19 2PS (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 11 September 2024 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dormer extension on the character and appearance of the Church Road Conservation Area.

the conversion of the existing flat into 2 dwellings. A roof extension to the cottage and changes to the rear elevation of both the main house and cottage to facilitate the conversion. Changes to the landscaping at the front to rationalise the parking, bin and bike store areas

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Nilsson A
Postcode: SE19 2PS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed dormer extension on the character and appearance of the Church Road Conservation Area

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset (the conservation area) was not outweighed by the public benefit of providing one additional dwelling, particularly given that the Council can demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply and it is uncertain whether the dormer is the sole means of achieving that benefit.

The less than substantial harm to the conservation area was weighed against the public benefit of creating an additional dwelling, but the harm was not outweighed by this benefit, particularly given the Council's demonstrated 5-year housing land supply

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM10Policy DM18Policy HC1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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