Planning appeal decision
102 Richmond Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QD
Planning appeal 3272957 at 102 Richmond Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 7QD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 4 February 2022 by Inspector Ayres J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the supply of small family sized dwellings.
the material change of use of the dwelling to a 5 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Ayres J
- Postcode
- CR7 7QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the supply of small family sized dwellings
- the safe and efficient operation of the highway network with regard to parking
What decided it
The proposal would result in the loss of a three-bedroom family dwelling as originally built, in direct conflict with Policy DM1.2 of the Croydon Local Plan which seeks to protect the supply of small family-sized homes.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy DM1.2Policy SP2.7Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy DM30
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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