®Planning appeal decision
127 Pollards Hill South, Norbury, London, SW16 4LS
Planning appeal 3339737 at 127 Pollards Hill South, Norbury, London, SW16 4LS (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 19 July 2024 by Inspector Law T, 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 existing dwelling and erection of three-storey six-bedroom detached dwelling with outbuilding in rear garden and provision of associated landscaping, cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- SW16 4LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The replacement of the single storey dwelling with a three-storey flat roof contemporary design would remove the gable feature that is a key characteristic of the host and surrounding dwellings, thereby harming the character and appearance of the local street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy D3Policy D4
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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