Planning appeal decision
79 Nova Road, Croydon, CR0 2TN
Planning appeal 3341556 at 79 Nova Road, Croydon, CR0 2TN (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 31 October 2024 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the availability of family housing.
for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4)
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bowden N
- Postcode
- CR0 2TN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the availability of family housing
- the effect of the proposed development on existing on-street parking provision
What decided it
The proposal results in the net loss of a three-bedroom family dwelling contrary to Croydon Local Plan policies DM1.2 and SP2.7, which identify a borough-wide need for family-sized housing that is under-represented in the housing stock.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1.2Policy SP2.7Policy DM30aPolicy SP8Policy DM29London Plan 2021 Policy T4London Plan 2021 Policy T6London Plan 2021 Policy T6.1
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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