21/00994/FUL
11 Green Court Avenue Croydon CR0 7LD
Conversion of single dwellinghouse to 2 x flats, alterations, demolition, erection of a hip to gable roof extension, dormer extension and roof lights, two storey side extension, removal of porch, single storey rear extension and staircase, associated landscaping, refuse storage and cycle storage
The proposed roof extensions would unbalance the pair of semi deatched houses and interrupt the pattern of roof forms in the streetscene which would harm the character of the dwelling and the wider area. The external staircase and screening would also appear out of character with surrounding properties and have a poor quality design. The development would therefore conflict with NPPF, Policies D3 and D4 of the London Plan (2021), policies SP4.1, SP4.2, DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018) and the Council's adopted Supplementary Planning Document - Suburban Design Guide (2019) In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has sought to work in a positive and pro-active manner based on seeking solutions to problems in the following way: To assist applicants the Local Planning Authority has produced policies and written guidance, all of which is available on the Council's website and offers a pre planning application advice service. In this instance the pre application advice was not adhered to. The Council is ready to enter into discussions with the applicants to assist in the preparation of a new planning application.