®Planning appeal decision
Land Adjoining 36 To 46 The Lawns, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3TS
Planning appeal 3361301 at Land Adjoining 36 To 46 The Lawns, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3TS (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 1 July 2025 by Inspector Marriott H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of building for residential accommodation, together with associated car parking, cycle parking, landscaping and formation of new turning head
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marriott H
- Postcode
- SE19 3TS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to light, privacy, outlook and noise and disturbance
- whether the proposed development would provide a satisfactory mix of housing
- whether a financial contribution is necessary to contribute towards transport initiatives in the area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly regarding outlook, privacy and daylight, which conflicts with the development plan and is not outweighed by the moderate benefits of affordable housing delivery and community-led development.
The substantial harm to character and appearance and living conditions weighed against the moderate benefits of community-led affordable housing delivery, economic and environmental benefits, and policy support for small sites in settlements; the harm substantially outweighed the benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021)Policy D4 of The London Plan (2021)Policy D5 of The London Plan (2021)Policy D6 of The London Plan (2021)Policy SP2.7 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy H10 of The London Plan (2021)Policy SP8.13 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy T3 of The London Plan (2021)Policy T4 of The London Plan (2021)Policy SP8 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy DM29 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy DM30 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8Paragraph 11Paragraph 58Paragraph 73Paragraph 135
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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