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Dismissed22 October 20266009641

3 The Spinney, Off Warren Road, Purley, CR8 1AB

Planning appeal 6009641 at 3 The Spinney, Off Warren Road, Purley, CR8 1AB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 22 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on protected trees.

proposed new dwelling

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
CR8 1AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on protected trees
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 32 Warren Road with particular regard to outlook
  • the living conditions of future occupiers of the dwelling with particular regard to the quality of accommodation, accessibility, cycle storage, daylight and outlook
  • highway safety, with particular regard to the layout for car parking and manoeuvring

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with Framework Policy DP3(1) in that it would not integrate with and enhance its surroundings, and applying Framework Policy S4 the benefits would be substantially outweighed by the adverse effects.

applying Framework Policy S4, the substantial weight attached to the delivery of a family-sized dwelling in a sustainable location contributing to housing needs was substantially outweighed by the conflicts with Framework Policy DP3(1) and the development plan policies relating to character and appearance, living conditions, highway safety, and design quality

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D4London Plan Policy G7London Plan Policy T4London Plan Policy T5London Plan Policy D5London Plan Policy D6London Plan Policy D7London Plan Policy H1London Plan Policy H2Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy SP2.8Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy SP6Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM10.4(e)Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM16Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM28Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM29Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM30

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