Planning appeal decision
12 Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2AB
Planning appeal 3349712 at 12 Woodcote Grove Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2AB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 4 March 2025 by Inspector Miles H, 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.
demolition of existing house and erection of 2-storey building (with accommodation in the roof space) to provide 5 flats including associated amenity space, landscaping, parking, cycle and refuse store
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Miles H
- Postcode
- CR5 2AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy and any overbearing effect
What decided it
The proposed development would harmfully erode the spacious character of the area and cause unacceptable harm to the privacy and amenity of neighbouring occupiers, particularly 26 The Avenue, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)
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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