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Dismissed5 November 20243343652

344 Chipstead Valley Road , Coulsdon , CR5 3BF

Planning appeal 3343652 at 344 Chipstead Valley Road , Coulsdon , CR5 3BF (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 5 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 area.

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
Postcode
CR5 3BF

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

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DM10SP4.1SP2DM13DM30

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