®Planning appeal decision
2A High Beech, South Croydon, CR2 7QB
Planning appeal 3358178 at 2A High Beech, South Croydon, CR2 7QB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 8 July 2025 by Inspector Gardner L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would make adequate provision for any additional need for sustainable transport improvement arising from the development.
conversion of the property into 4 flats, together with the erection of a part 2, part 3 storey rear extension and alterations to the front and rear elevations with associated car parking and hard and soft landscaping
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gardner L
- Postcode
- CR2 7QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would make adequate provision for any additional need for sustainable transport improvement arising from the development
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, in particular 2b High Beech, with regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The proposal failed to make adequate provision for sustainable transport improvements through a timely legal agreement, contrary to Policies SP8 and DM30 of the Croydon Local Plan and Policy T6.1 of the London Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP8Policy DM30Policy T6.1Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 58
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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