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Allowed23 October 20243338965

76 Ingram Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8ED

Planning appeal 3338965 at 76 Ingram Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8ED (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 23 October 2024 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode
CR7 8ED

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM10Policy DM13Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy D6Policy D12Policy T5

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