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Dismissed29 April 20266003537

6 Pollards Hill East, Norbury, Croydon, London, SW16 4UT

Planning appeal 6003537 at 6 Pollards Hill East, Norbury, Croydon, London, SW16 4UT (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 29 April 2026 by Inspector Blair C, 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.

demolition of the existing rear structures, rear ground, first floor and roof extensions to create 4 flats and site alterations including the provision of car and cycle parking

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Blair C
Postcode
SW16 4UT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether appropriate living conditions would be secured for the future occupiers of the proposed development with particular regard to outlook and size of accommodation
  • The effect of the proposed development on nearby trees
  • The effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
  • The effect of the proposed development on highway safety with regard to parking

What decided it

The proposed development conflicts with the development plan on multiple grounds—character and appearance harm from prominent storage structures, inadequate living conditions for future occupants, likely significant harm to protected trees, and failure to achieve mandatory biodiversity net gain—with no material considerations indicating a decision should be taken otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP4Policy DM10Policy DM28Policy SP7Policy DM27Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy D3Policy D4Policy D6Policy G7Policy G6Policy T4Policy T6

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