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Allowed14 July 20253363220

207A Church Road, Croydon, London, Greater London, SE19 2QQ

Planning appeal 3363220 at 207A Church Road, Croydon, London, Greater London, SE19 2QQ (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 14 July 2025 by Inspector Gardner L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the wider area.

retrospective application for demolition of single storey existing garage and replaced by another single storey structure to be used as gym and store

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Gardner L
Postcode
SE19 2QQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the wider area
  • whether the development provides its occupants with acceptable living conditions, with regard to outdoor private amenity space

What decided it

The outbuilding's modest single storey height, subservient design, matching brick materials, and the screening effect of mature trees and the grass verge setback mean it does not materially harm character and appearance, and the retained garden area meets minimum policy standards for private amenity space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D6Policy DM10Policy SP4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57

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