3, High Street, Croydon, SE25 6EP

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: SE25 6EP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the South Norwood Conservation Area
the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to light and outlook
the effect of the proposed development upon car parking and highway safety

What decided it

The harm to the appearance of the conservation area, living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and effective land use.

Plan policies cited: London Plan (2021) Policy D3, London Plan (2021) Policy D4, London Plan (2021) Policy HC1, London Plan (2021) Policy T4, London Plan (2021) Policy T6, Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy DM10, Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy DM18, Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy SP4, Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy SP8, Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy DM29, Croydon Local Plan (2018) Policy DM30

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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