Planning appeal decision
7 Chestnut Grove, South Croydon, CR2 7LL
Planning appeal 3354680 at 7 Chestnut Grove, South Croydon, CR2 7LL (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 28 May 2025 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of front porch, single/two-storey wraparound extension, erection of rear dormer, installation of a rooflight at front roof slope , and all associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Unwin N
- Postcode
- CR2 7LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 9 with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the area through its bulk, roof form, and erosion of the spacious relationship between dwellings, and would unacceptably harm the outlook of neighbouring occupiers at No 9.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10.1Policy DM10.7Policy DM10.6
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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