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Allowed30 May 20253356527

15 Mitchley Avenue, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1BZ

Planning appeal 3356527 at 15 Mitchley Avenue, Purley, Surrey, CR8 1BZ (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 30 May 2025 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

1st floor extension

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Unwin N
Postcode
CR8 1BZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed extension would respect and enhance the local character through its design, materials, and proportions, reflecting the prevailing two-storey bay feature and assimilating with the surrounding varied architecture without harmful effect.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of The Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London (2021)Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)

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