®Planning appeal decision
148 Wentworth Way, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 9ET
Planning appeal 3348410 at 148 Wentworth Way, South Croydon, Croydon, CR2 9ET (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 23 January 2025 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the pair of semi-detached houses and this part of Wentworth Way.
the erection of a 2 storey single family dwelling to the side of the existing semi-detached pair to create an end of terrace dwelling comprising 3 bedrooms and associated living space across 2 storeys
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Greenwood L
- Postcode
- CR2 9ET
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the pair of semi-detached houses and this part of Wentworth Way
What decided it
The proposal would unduly harm the character and appearance of the semi-detached pair and this part of Wentworth Way by closing down important views through to open space and introducing an awkward design feature, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high quality design that responds to existing character.
The benefits of housing delivery and more efficient use of urban land were outweighed by the unduly harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area, particularly the loss of important views through to open space that give the street a sense of spaciousness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- The London Plan 2021 policy D3The London Plan 2021 policy D4Croydon Local 2018 Plan policy SP4Croydon Local 2018 Plan policy DM10The London Plan policy D3Croydon Local Plan policy SP2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 61Paragraph 129
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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