®Planning appeal decision
16 Southcote Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4RG
Planning appeal 3288139 at 16 Southcote Road, South Norwood, London, SE25 4RG (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 10 June 2022 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the Council's stock of housing suitable for family occupation.
temporary change of use to a 5 person house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) on a temporary basis for 5 years
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- SE25 4RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the Council's stock of housing suitable for family occupation
What decided it
The Council failed to provide evidence substantiating its identified need for family housing or the current position of such provision, and Policy SP2.7 relates to new dwellings rather than preventing loss of existing family accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP2.7 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018
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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