Planning application · Croydon
21/02734/HSE.
3 Rowan Gardens Croydon CR0 5QP
Householder at 3 Rowan Gardens Croydon CR0 5QP, received 24 May 2021 — refused on 10 Sep 2021 (delegated, Grace Hewett).
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Refused
Outcome
10 Sep 2021
16 wks
Decision time
8 wks over the 8-week target
—
Conditions
not captured
11
Documents
11 linked
16
Objections
15 in support
Yes
Appeal
Allowed on appeal
Record from the Croydon planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Alterations, demolition of existing garage and erection of two-storey side extension, single-storey side/rear extension and front porch extension and installation of replacement windows and doors in front and rear elevation.
Reference
21/02734/HSE
Type
Householder Application
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
CR0 5QP
Council
Received
24 May 2021
Validated
25 May 2021
Target date
20 Jul 2021
Decision date
10 Sep 2021
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
21/02734/HSE
Type
Householder Application
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
CR0 5QP
Council
Received
24 May 2021
Validated
25 May 2021
Target date
20 Jul 2021
Decision date
10 Sep 2021
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
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Documents open on the Croydon portal (the portal needs its documents tab opened first — the link handles that). View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 10 Sep 2021, delegated decision by Grace Hewett — 16 weeks from submission (8 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
24 May 2021
Application received
25 May 2021
Application validated
20 Jul 2021
Statutory target date
10 Sep 2021
Delegated decision: Refused · Grace Hewett
Appeal
Appeal decided · Allowed on appeal
24 May 2021
Application received
25 May 2021
Application validated
20 Jul 2021
Statutory target date
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10 Sep 2021
Delegated decision: Refused · Grace Hewett
Appeal
Appeal decided · Allowed on appeal
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed extensions and alterations would by reason of the design of
the fenestration and the design, scale and massing of the proposed front
extension would have an incongruous appearance that would be harmful to
the appearance of the host property and the character and appearance of
the local area. As such, the proposal would be contrary to policies SP4 and
DM10 of The Croydon Local Plan 2018, the Suburban Design Guide
Supplementary Planning Document 2019 and policy D3 of the 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:
2
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 via the Council's Pre
Application process.
1
The proposed extensions and alterations would by reason of the design of
the fenestration and the design, scale and massing of the proposed front
extension would have an incongruous appearance that would be harmful to
the appearance of the host property and the character and appearance of
the local area. As such, the proposal would be contrary to policies SP4 and
DM10 of The Croydon Local Plan 2018, the Suburban Design Guide
Supplementary Planning Document 2019 and policy D3 of the 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:
2
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 via the Council's Pre
Application process.
Policies cited
SP4DM10D3
Appeal
Appeal
Outcome
Appeal decided
Outcome: Allowed on appeal
Appeal decided
Outcome: Allowed on appeal
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
16
In support
15
Total comments
33
Objections
16
In support
15
Total comments
33
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.