®Planning appeal decision
1 Preston Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3HG
Planning appeal 3347155 at 1 Preston Road, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3HG (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 28 November 2024 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the living conditions of the future occupants of the proposed development would be acceptable, with regard to outdoor space and waste facilities.
change of use from single dwelling to three self-contained flats, including the erection of a dormer extension to the rear and side roof slopes. 2no. x 2 bedroom flats and 1 x studio flat will be created
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- SE19 3HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the living conditions of the future occupants of the proposed development would be acceptable, with regard to outdoor space and waste facilities
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The lack of private outdoor space for two of the three proposed flats and inadequate waste storage provision would be substantially detrimental to the living conditions of future occupants, outweighing the modest benefits of the development.
the modest benefits from housing provision and environmental measures did not outweigh the substantial harm to the living conditions of future occupants from lack of private outdoor space and inadequate waste facilities
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of the London PlanPolicy D3 of the London PlanPolicy H2 of the London PlanPolicy DM10 of the Croydon Local PlanPolicy DM13 of the Croydon Local PlanPolicy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan
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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