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Dismissed19 March 20263376481

22-24 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA

Planning appeal 3376481 at 22-24 Chipstead Valley Road, Coulsdon, CR5 2RA (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 19 March 2026 by Inspector Allen K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and area.

demolition of part of building, alterations, erection of part two storey rear extension to provide storage to the shop and part 4 storey building to provide 2 flats incorporating balconies, outdoor amenity space with associated cycle and refuse facilities

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Allen K
Postcode
CR5 2RA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the residents of No 24A Chipstead Valley Road, with particular regard to outlook and visual intrusion
  • whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future residents of Unit 1, with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy
  • whether flood risk would be adequately mitigated
  • whether the proposal would support the use of sustainable transport options and reduce car dependency and vehicular traffic on local streets

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan on multiple grounds—character and appearance, living conditions of neighbouring and future residents, flood risk mitigation, and sustainable transport—with no material considerations indicating it should be determined otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D6Policy SI12Policy DF1Policy GG3Policy T2Policy T3Policy T4Policy T5Policy T6Policy T6.1Policy SP4Policy SP4.2Policy SP8Policy DM10Policy DM16Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy SM25

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