®Planning appeal decision
14 Hook Hill, South Croydon, CR2 0LA
Planning appeal 3364773 at 14 Hook Hill, South Croydon, CR2 0LA (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 15 August 2025 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the setting and significance of 14 Hook Hill, which is a Grade II listed building.
the construction of a 5-bedroom detached dwelling with integral garage on land to the rear of number 14 Hook Hill
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- CR2 0LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the setting and significance of 14 Hook Hill, which is a Grade II listed building
- The effect of the proposed development on highway safety for users of Hook Hill
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area
What decided it
The material harm to the setting and significance of the Grade II listed building caused by the loss of spaciousness in its rear garden, which significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited public benefits, combined with unresolved highway safety concerns regarding visibility at the new access.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM10DM18HC1T4DM29D3SP4
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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