5 Russell Parade Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2LE

Planning appeal 3346259 at 5 Russell Parade Russell Hill Road, Purley, CR8 2LE (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 22 January 2025 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of Purley Library, a grade II Listed Building.

minor alterations to existing ground and first floor layouts; erection of a two-storey extension to create four 2-bed flats; provision of secure cycle parking and refuse and recycling enclosures

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Murray D
Postcode: CR8 2LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of Purley Library, a grade II Listed Building
The effect on living conditions, including those of the occupiers of the new flats; on existing residents; together with those in committed new development
Whether fire safety is properly addressed
Effect on sustainable transport provision

What decided it

The very close proximity of the new flats to committed development at the Baptist Church site would result in severe overlooking and loss of privacy, combined with material harm to the character and appearance of the backland site through inappropriate design and materials.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3Policy H2Policy H1Policy DM10Policy SP4Policy D12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 215Paragraph 12

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