®Planning appeal decision
344 Chipstead Valley Road , Coulsdon , CR5 3BF
the conversion and extension of existing detached dwelling to create a 2no. 3 bedroom semi-detached dwellings. Erection of 2no. 2 bedroom semi-detached houses. Associated garden space, refuse and recycling storage and car parking
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bowden N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupants of the dwellings
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties
- whether adequate refuse storage and collection arrangements are available for the development
What decided it
The harmful and cramped form of backland development that would be incongruous to the suburban character of the area, combined with inadequate living conditions for future occupants, could not be outweighed by the benefits of housing delivery.
the social and economic benefits of three new dwellings were not sufficient to outweigh the harms identified in relation to character and appearance and living conditions
Plan policies cited: DM10, SP4.1, SP2, DM13, DM30
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.