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Dismissed19 January 20263369684

93 Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3BG

Planning appeal 3369684 at 93 Woodcote Valley Road, Purley, CR8 3BG (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 19 January 2026 by Inspector Phillips A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect on the character and appearance of the local area.

Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two -storey with habitable roofspace building comprising 6 residential units with external bin and bike stores, parking and associated landscaping

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Phillips A
Postcode
CR8 3BG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Effect on the character and appearance of the local area
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 91 Woodcote Valley Road with particular reference to outlook, sunlight and potential for noise and disturbance
  • The effect of the proposed development on trees
  • Effect on ecology, specifically on bats
  • Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for any additional improvements to sustainable transport options and is there suitable parking provision
  • Whether the proposed development would provide suitable access to car parking and waste storage

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan on multiple grounds including harmful character and appearance impacts, inadequate tree protection, unacceptable ecology risk to bats, insufficient sustainable transport contributions, and lack of accessible waste storage, with no material considerations outweighing these harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D5Policy G6Policy G7Policy T6Policy T6.1Policy DF1Policy GG3Policy T2Policy T3Policy T4Policy T5Policy SP4Policy SP7Policy SP8Policy DM10Policy DM13Policy DM16Policy DM27Policy DM28Policy DM29Policy DM30
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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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