21/04074/HSE

The proposed gabled roof would by reason of its design and appearance result in the introduction of an unsympathetic addition to the dwelling house. This would be detrimental to the character of the dwelling house and results in a visual imbalance of the pair of semi-detached dwellings. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Local Plan Policies DM10.1 and DM10.7 of the Croydon Local Plan and the associated guidance outlined within the London Borough of Croydon Suburban Design Guide 2019.

The proposed full width rear dormer would occupy more than two thirds of the existing roof space. It would result in the addition of a dominant addition to the rear elevation and thus would be detrimental to the character of the dwelling house. Thus failing to comply with the provision of Policy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018) and the 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. 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 via the Council's Pre Application process. The Local Planning Authority's suggested improvements were not adopted by the applicant. The Local Planning Authority delivered the decision in a timely manner.