Planning appeal decision
Land and Buildings , Rear of 1 – 7 Gresham Road , South Norwood , London , SE25 5JT
Planning appeal 3375945 at Land and Buildings , Rear of 1 – 7 Gresham Road , South Norwood , London , SE25 5JT (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 12 June 2026 by Inspector Desai S, by written representations.
Demolition of existing garages and construction of semi-detached houses
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Desai S
- Postcode
- SE25 5JS
What decided it
The Council's assessment of character, appearance and neighbouring living conditions was sufficiently detailed and policy-based, and the applicant's disagreement with the Council's planning judgement does not demonstrate unreasonable behaviour.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- London Plan (2021) Policy D3London Plan (2021) Policy D4Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy DM10
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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