127A & 129 Marlpit Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 2HH

Planning appeal 3342288 at 127A & 129 Marlpit Lane, Coulsdon, CR5 2HH (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 14 January 2025 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on employment uses.

alterations and change of use of the ground floor from a sui generis window cleaning business to two flats (Class C3 1 x 2 bed and 1 x 1 bed), alterations to existing first floor flat including new first floor terrace and alterations to windows. Demolition of an outbuilding and single storey front extension, construction of rear and side extensions, provision of car parking, refuse and cycle stores and private amenity space. Alterations and erection of terrace to first floor flat

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Cross D
Postcode: CR5 2HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposal on employment uses
Highway safety
The provision of family sized homes
The living conditions of future residents with regard to external amenity space
The character and appearance of the host property and the area, with due regard to the Bradmore Green Conservation Area
Cycle, refuse and recycling storage

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan in respect of harm to employment uses, highway safety, living conditions, and the provision of family sized homes, with no material considerations indicating it should be determined otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP3.2Policy SP3Policy E2Policy DM29Policy SP2.7Policy DM1.1Policy DM10.4Policy D3Policy D6Policy SP2Policy DM10Policy SP4Policy T5Policy DM13

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