Planning appeal decision
102 Elmside, Croydon, CR0 9DW
Planning appeal 3256701 at 102 Elmside, Croydon, CR0 9DW (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 26 July 2021 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the supply of small family housing within the Borough.
conversion of 3 bedroom dwelling into HMO to accommodate 5 people
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones RE
- Postcode
- CR0 9DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the supply of small family housing within the Borough
- whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future residents with particular reference to internal living space
What decided it
The detrimental effect on the supply of small family housing within the Borough, which conflicted with the development plan and was not outweighed by the acceptable living conditions for future occupiers.
The acceptable living conditions for future occupiers did not outweigh the concerns regarding the diminution in the supply of small family housing and the resultant conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1.2Policy DM10.4Policy DM10.6Policy 3.14Policy 3.5Policy 7.6
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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