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

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

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.

Framework references: 215, 12

Plan policies cited: Policy D3, Policy H2, Policy H1, Policy DM10, Policy SP4, Policy D12

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