5 Lismore Road, South Croydon, CR2 7QA

Planning appeal 3275039 at 5 Lismore Road, South Croydon, CR2 7QA (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 20 December 2021 by Inspector McCreery D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposals result in the loss of a dwellinghouse that should continue to be available for that use.

conversion of property into 7 units for use as HMO keeping the existing 2 studios at the side

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: McCreery D
Postcode: CR2 7QA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposals result in the loss of a dwellinghouse that should continue to be available for that use
The effect on local highway conditions
Whether or not they would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants
Whether or not appropriate provision would be made for refuse and cycle storage

What decided it

The proposals would result in the loss of a dwellinghouse that should continue to be available for that use, in conflict with Policy DM1.2 of the Local Plan, combined with unresolved concerns over highway impacts, living conditions, and refuse provision.

The potential benefit of housing provision to address local needs was outweighed by the loss of family-sized housing and multiple policy conflicts relating to dwellinghouse loss, highway safety, living conditions, and refuse storage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1.2Policy SP2.7Policy T6Policy DM29Policy DM20Policy SP8Policy DM10Policy D6Policy H10Policy DM13Policy T5Policy DM30

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