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Dismissed23 April 20266002492

1a Brighton Road, Croydon, CR2 6EA

Planning appeal 6002492 at 1a Brighton Road, Croydon, CR2 6EA (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 23 April 2026 by Inspector Simms S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the South End Local Heritage Area and the locally listed former Swan and Sugar Loaf public house.

the erection of a new 6 storey block comprising 32 self contained residential units and 2 commercial units (Class E(a)) (all matters reserved except for scale and layout)

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Simms S
Postcode
CR2 6EA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the South End Local Heritage Area and the locally listed former Swan and Sugar Loaf public house

What decided it

The proposed height and bulk would create a dominating presence in views from within the Local Heritage Area and towards the locally listed building, causing harm to the character and appearance of the area in conflict with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM18Policy D3Policy D4

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