Planning appeal decision
24 Stoats Nest Road, Cole, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2JD
Planning appeal 3368884 at 24 Stoats Nest Road, Cole, Coulsdon, Croydon, CR5 2JD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 6 October 2025 by Inspector Wallace P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to the impact on the significance of the non-designated heritage asset (NDHA) known as the Stoats Nest Village Local Heritage Area (LHA).
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- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wallace P
- Postcode
- CR5 2JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to the impact on the significance of the non-designated heritage asset (NDHA) known as the Stoats Nest Village Local Heritage Area (LHA)
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the historic significance of the Stoats Nest Village Local Heritage Area arising from the loss of visual separation and disruption to the established spatial rhythm of the crescent outweighs the moderate weight attached to the appellant's personal circumstances and social benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM18Policy HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 216
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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