359 Addiscombe Road, CROYDON, CR0 7LJ

retention of prayer room to the rear of the property

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector: Han U

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development is suitable having regard to the development plan
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties with regard to noise and disturbance
the effect of the development on highway safety

What decided it

The development fails to comply with Policy DM19.2 criterion (a) requiring flexibility and multi-use capability, and causes unacceptable harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions through noise, and highway safety, with no adequate mitigation measures proposed.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM19.2, Policy SP4, Policy DM10, Policy D3, Policy D13, Policy D14, Policy DM29, Policy DM30, Policy T4

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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