Planning appeal decision
105A Woodcote Grove Road, Cousldon, CR5 2AN
Planning appeal 3346001 at 105A Woodcote Grove Road, Cousldon, CR5 2AN (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 29 January 2025 by Inspector Dring G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing dwellinghouse and construction of three storey building providing 6 flats associated garden space, access, car parking, cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dring G
- Postcode
- CR5 2AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed vehicle access and parking arrangements on highway safety
- whether an appropriate financial contribution would be secured with regard to sustainable transport improvements and highway works
What decided it
The proposed development would appear as an overly dominant feature due to its significant depth and massing, causing harm to the character and appearance of the area contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy D3Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy T4Policy T6Policy SP8.3Policy SP8.15Policy SP8.16Policy T6.1
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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