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Allowed23 April 20253352387

26 Mapledale Avenue, Croydon, CR0 5TD

Planning appeal 3352387 at 26 Mapledale Avenue, Croydon, CR0 5TD (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 23 April 2025 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 1 Grimwade Avenue with regards to privacy and outlook.

erection of dormer window extension in the rear roof slope and 4no. roof lights in the front roof slope, 2no. roof lights to the rear roof slope and 1no. roof light to the side roof slope

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hughes L
Postcode
CR0 5TD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 1 Grimwade Avenue with regards to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The proposed extension, through its appropriate siting, scale, separation distances and the imposition of an obscured glazing condition on the bathroom window, would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to privacy and outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D6Policy SP4.2Policy DM10.6

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