77a George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LD

Planning appeal 3309302 at 77a George Street, Croydon, CR0 1LD (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 7 August 2023 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would result in a harmful loss of employment space having regard to development plan policy.

the change of use form B1a (E) to C3, conversion of offices to 3No. 1 bed 2 person flats with associated cycle and refuse store

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Nilsson A
Postcode: CR0 1LD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would result in a harmful loss of employment space having regard to development plan policy
Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants
Whether the proposed development would deliver a sustainable form of development having regard to the requirement to deliver 'car-free' developments
The effect of the proposed balconies on the character and appearance of the locally listed building and the surrounding area (Appeal B only)
The effect of the proposed balconies on the living conditions of occupants of surrounding residential properties with regard to privacy (Appeal B only)

What decided it

The insufficient justification for loss of office floorspace in conflict with Policy SP3.13 and the failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants in conflict with Policies DM10 and D6 cumulatively outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP3.13Policy DM10.4Policy DM10Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy DM18.5Policy SP4Policy DM18

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