Planning appeal decision
120 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4AZ
Planning appeal 3373165 at 120 Northborough Road, London, SW16 4AZ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 10 November 2025 by Inspector Sabu R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Norbury Estate Conservation Area (NECA).
first floor rear extension and remodelling of existing ground floor extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sabu R
- Postcode
- SW16 4AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Norbury Estate Conservation Area (NECA)
What decided it
The proposed extensions would harm the character and appearance of the Norbury Estate Conservation Area and fail to preserve or enhance it, with no public benefits sufficient to outweigh the great weight given to heritage conservation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP4DM10DM18D3HC1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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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