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Dismissed23 September 20243339078

12 Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RA

Planning appeal 3339078 at 12 Fairdene Road, Coulsdon, CR5 1RA (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 23 September 2024 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of outbuildings. Erection of 3 storey 4 bedroom detached new dwelling on land adjacent to 12 Fairdene Road and alterations to associated parking, refuse, cycle storage, alterations to land levels, boundary treatments and alterations to dropped kerb

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Miles H
Postcode
CR5 1RA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The quality of living conditions for existing occupiers with particular regard to light and outlook from 12 Fairdene Road
  • The quality of living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to accessibility
  • Sustainable transport with particular regard to cycle storage
  • Fire Safety

What decided it

The multiple significant harms to character and appearance, existing and future occupier living conditions, and sustainable transport, cumulatively outweighed the minor benefit of providing one additional housing unit.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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