Planning appeal decision
Flat 2, 9 Stuart Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RA
Planning appeal 3343069 at Flat 2, 9 Stuart Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8RA (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 12 November 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area.
the formation of rooms in roof space with erection of dormers to main roof and rear annexe and installation of velux rooflights to the front elevation
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- CR7 8RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area
What decided it
The balancing effect created by the proposed dormers mirroring those at the adjacent property No. 8, combined with the recessed nature of the dormers and confined views from surrounding buildings, made the development acceptable in these specific circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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