10-18 Portland Road , Sound Norwood, London, SE25 4PF

Planning appeal 3347067 at 10-18 Portland Road , Sound Norwood, London, SE25 4PF (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 4 June 2025 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the suitability of the size of the proposed flats, with particular reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan.

the construction of a roof extension to existing terraced buildings at 10-18 Portland Road SE25, to provide 5x1 bedroom flats, including amenity space roof terrace, associated refuse, bulky goods and cycle storage

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Goldberg V
Postcode: SE25 4PF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the suitability of the size of the proposed flats, with particular reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan
whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the South Norwood Conservation Area
whether a s106 is necessary to address the transport impacts of the proposed development

What decided it

The proposal's failure to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the South Norwood Conservation Area, combined with its conflict with the housing mix policy and the absence of a necessary section 106 agreement on transport impacts, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan with no material considerations to justify approval.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP2.7Policy DM10Policy DM18Policy DM30Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy T4Policy T6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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