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Dismissed16 December 20253374160

17 Springfield Road, Thornton Heath, Thornton Heath, CR7 8DZ

Planning appeal 3374160 at 17 Springfield Road, Thornton Heath, Thornton Heath, CR7 8DZ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 16 December 2025 by Inspector Desai S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

for the erection of two storey side/rear/front wraparound extension, one dormer roof extension in rear roof slope and installation of 3 rooflights into the front roof slope. Alterations’

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Desai S
Postcode
CR7 8DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The cumulative impact of the hip-to-gable roof extension, two-storey side extension, and rear dormer would fundamentally alter the established roof form and disrupt the symmetry and visual continuity of the semi-detached pair and surrounding area, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to development plan policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021)Policy SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018)

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