Planning appeal decision
314 & 316 Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AQ
Planning appeal 3339375 at 314 & 316 Old Lodge Lane, Purley, CR8 4AQ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 1 October 2024 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the amended scheme would comply with the requirement to provide accessible housing.
the demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 5 dwellings with associated access, amenity and cycle/refuse provision without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 21/04007/OUT, dated 12 December 2022
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- CR8 4AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the amended scheme would comply with the requirement to provide accessible housing
What decided it
The amended scheme would fail to provide accessible housing compliant with Policy D7 of the London Plan by removing step-free access from the principal entrance and providing an unsuitable alternative route through the rear garden.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D7 of the London Plan (2021)
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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