®Planning appeal decision
Land Adjoining 36 To 46 The Lawns, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3TS
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
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.
Framework references: 8, 11, 58, 73, 135
Plan policies cited: 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)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.