®Planning appeal decision
11 Blackhorse Lane, Croydon, CR0 6RT
Planning appeal 3261844 at 11 Blackhorse Lane, Croydon, CR0 6RT (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 18 June 2021 by Inspector Westbrook J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed conversion on the housing mix in the Borough of Croydon, with particular reference to the supply of family housing with three or more bedrooms.
the conversion of a dwelling house (use class C3) into two self-contained flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Westbrook J
- Postcode
- CR0 6RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed conversion on the housing mix in the Borough of Croydon, with particular reference to the supply of family housing with three or more bedrooms
What decided it
The net loss of a three-bedroom home would be harmful to the housing mix in Croydon and conflict with the development plan policies requiring retention and provision of family housing with three or more bedrooms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1.2Policy SP2.7
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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