®Planning appeal decision
Rear of 229 and 231 Croydon Road, CATERHAM, CR3 6PG
demolition of existing side extension to no 229 and construction of 4 new dwellings comprising of 2 x 3 storey 4 bedroom dwellings and 2 x 2 storey 3 bedroom dwellings together with parking spaces, amenity space and bins and bike areas
- Authority
- Tandridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Miles H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including with respect to trees
- the living conditions of existing occupiers with particular regard to noise, disturbance and parking
- the quality of living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to privacy and outdoor space
- highway safety
What decided it
The substantial harm to character and appearance, inadequate living conditions for existing and future occupiers, and failure to secure a well-designed place would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing delivery, even with the tilted balance engaged.
The moderate benefits of four new dwellings in a sustainable location and contribution to housing supply were substantially outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance, inadequate amenity for existing and future occupiers, and failure to secure well-designed places and efficient use of land.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: CSP18, DP7, DP8, CCW4, CCW5, CSP3, CSP12, DP5
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