®Planning appeal decision
11 Forrest Gardens, London, SW16 4LP
Planning appeal 3352407 at 11 Forrest Gardens, London, SW16 4LP (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 29 May 2025 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary to protect trees and in the interests of the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of adjacent occupiers.
erection of upward extension, two storey side and rear extensions and conversion of garage. Alterations to roof with erection of rear and side dormers and installation of rooflights. Alterations of fenestrations. Hard landscaping and car parking provision in the front garden providing two off street parking spaces without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 23/02848/HSE, dated 24th April 2024
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Goldberg V
- Postcode
- SW16 4LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is reasonable or necessary to protect trees and in the interests of the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of adjacent occupiers
What decided it
The condition is reasonable and necessary as it prevents further extensions that would result in disproportionate additions dominating the original dwelling and failing to respect the modest form and scale of dwellings in the area, whilst protecting trees and local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy SP4 of the Croydon Local PlanPolicy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan
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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