®Planning appeal decision
72 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6AB
Planning appeal 3354973 at 72 Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 6AB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 10 July 2025 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and whether it would provide a safe and secure environment.
‘Enlargement of the existing building with the addition of 5 flats, comprising of 2 X 2B3P, 2 X 3B4P and 1 X 3B5P flats. Alterations to Flat 2, 10 and 11 with extant permission (ref 19/02171/GPDO). ‘
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- CR0 6AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and whether it would provide a safe and secure environment
- Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance, and its effect on the operation and viability of the neighbouring public house
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate cycle parking facilities and waste storage arrangements
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous zinc cladding, combined with unresolved noise and disturbance issues affecting both future residents and the neighbouring public house's viability, and inadequate cycle parking provision, collectively outweighed any benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10.10Policy DM10.1Policy DM10.7Policy DM15Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM13Policy DM16Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy SP8Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy D11Policy D13Policy HC6Policy SI7Policy T1Policy T2Policy T4Policy T5Policy T7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 6Paragraph 8Paragraph 9Paragraph 12
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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