76 Ingram Road, THORNTON HEATH, CR7 8ED

change of use to a large HMO under the sui generis use class for up to 8 occupiers, with associated alterations

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Ollerenshaw M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal floor space, light, outlook, ventilation, odour, noise and disturbance
whether the proposal would make satisfactory provision for refuse and cycle storage
whether the proposal would include adequate fire safety measures

What decided it

The proposal complies with relevant development plan policies regarding design quality, living conditions, refuse and cycle storage, and fire safety, with satisfactory conditions capable of securing detailed compliance.

Plan policies cited: Policy DM10, Policy DM13, Policy DM29, Policy DM30, Policy D6, Policy D12, Policy T5

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