21/01576/FUL

The proposal fails to demonstrate that it would not result in any additional overlooking or lead to increase intrusion and a loss of privacy for the neighbouring property at no 36 Northampton Road which would be contrary policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018.

The proposal fails to demonstrate that the creation of the second double bedroom at first floor level would provide an acceptable level of residential accommodation due to is sloping roof form combined with awkward room shape and uncertainly over the size of the window opening which would be contrary to Policy D4 London Plan (2021) Housing Supplementary Planning Guidance March 2016 (DCLG Technical Housing Standard (2013), and policies SP2 and DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018. 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. The scheme does not comply with guidance and no pre application discussions were entered into. The Council is ready to enter into discussions with the applicants to assist in the preparation of a new planning application. The Local Planning Authority's suggested improvements were not adopted by the applicant. The Local Planning Authority delivered the decision in a timely manner.