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Dismissed11 June 20253350419

5 Jamaica Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7HD

Planning appeal 3350419 at 5 Jamaica Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7HD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 11 June 2025 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

a ground floor single storey extension to provide a three bedroom 4 person small family unit on ground, first and second floor with entrance down side. Existing front door will open onto a studio flat. The permitted extensions at rear ground and on roof of rear addition are being constructed

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Heppell J
Postcode
CR7 7HD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular reference to private garden space
  • the effect of the proposal on the supply of family dwellings in the area

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area caused by the incongruous and overbearing loft extension, combined with inadequate living conditions for the studio flat occupiers, outweighed the benefit of retaining a family dwelling.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan March 2021Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy D6 of the London PlanPolicy DM1.2 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018

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