®Planning appeal decision
90 Riddlesdown Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 1DD
Planning appeal 3348952 at 90 Riddlesdown Road, Purley, Croydon, CR8 1DD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 31 January 2025 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its scale and design.
the demolition of existing detached house and erection of a single block of 9 apartments, with associated hard and soft landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- CR8 1DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to its scale and design
- the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to its effect on outlook for the occupiers of no. 90A Riddlesdown Road
- Whether a contribution is reasonable and necessary in regard to sustainable transport improvements to make the development acceptable
What decided it
The identified conflict with the development plan as a whole, comprising harmful effects on character and appearance through the rear projection's scale and massing, unacceptable harm to neighbouring outlook and amenity at no. 90A, and failure to secure a sustainable transport contribution, was not outweighed by the modest benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of The London PlanPolicy T5 of The London PlanPolicy T6.1 of The London PlanPolicy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy SP6 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy SP8.3 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy SP8.12 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy SP8.13 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM30 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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