26/00821/HSE

The proposed development, by reason of its design, size and scale would harm the character and appearance of the application site and would harm the significance of this locally listed building. As such, the development would be contrary to Policies D3 and HC1 of the London Plan (2021), Policies DM10, DM18 and SP4 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018) and the provisions of the NPPF (2024). 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 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 delivered the decision in a timely manner.