1074 London Road, THORNTON HEATH, LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON, CR7 7ND

change of use from office to restaurant A3/A5 and new flue

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Dring G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed flue on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
whether the proposal would ensure adequate arrangements for deliveries and appropriate refuse facilities

What decided it

The proposed flue would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, contrary to development plan policies on design and character, and this harm could not be outweighed by other material considerations.

Plan policies cited: Policy D3, Policy D4, Policy SP1.2, Policy SP4.1, Policy SP4.2, Policy DM10, Policy T4, Policy T7, Policy SP8, Policy DM13, Policy DM30

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