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Dismissed9 October 20243338379

154 Frant Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7JW

Planning appeal 3338379 at 154 Frant Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7JW (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 9 October 2024 by Inspector Courtney T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed conversion of the dwelling to a five persons House in Multiple Occupation would be contrary to local housing policies in respect of the loss of a three-bedroom residential unit.

the change of use from residential dwelling to HMO for up to 5 persons

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Courtney T
Postcode
CR7 7JW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed conversion of the dwelling to a five persons House in Multiple Occupation would be contrary to local housing policies in respect of the loss of a three-bedroom residential unit
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of 154 Frant Road and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposal would result in the loss of a three-bedroom residential unit as originally built, contrary to local housing policy DM1.2 which seeks to protect the supply of family-sized homes in the borough.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM1.2Policy SP2.7Policy T6Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy DM13Policy SP4Policy DM10

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