26/00999/FUL

The proposed alterations to the proposed building in conjunction with the proposed front wall and railings would harm the symmetrically and design of the pair of semi-detached buildings (No.72 and No.74 Woodside Green) creating an incongruous feature in the streetscene which would cause harm the character and appearance of the area. The applications scheme would therefore fail to comply with Policy D3 and D4 of London Plan 2021 and Polices SP4 and DM10 of Croydon Local Plan 2018.

The proposal would result in substandard accommodation by reason of the poor outlook and daylight provided to bedroom 1 and the lack of private amenity space contrary to Policies SP4 and DM10 of Croydon Local Plan 2018 and Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021.

It has not been demonstrated that the application site can accommodate the required refuse and cycle provision and that the provision required would not result in clutter that would harm the visual appearance of the application building, the streetscene and the character of the area. The application scheme would therefore fail to comply with Policies SP4, DM10, DM13, SP8, DM29 and DM30 of Croydon Local Plan 2018 and Policies D6, SI8 and T5, of London Plan 2021. 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.