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Dismissed7 April 20253355762

132 St. Andrews Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3HE

Planning appeal 3355762 at 132 St. Andrews Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3HE (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 7 April 2025 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for the occupiers of Flat C, with particular regard to the size of the accommodation.

the conversion of existing dwelling to flatted accommodation creating two new dwellings (three total). Proposed single storey rear/side/front extension. First floor rear and side extension. Loft conversion and rear/side dormer. Internal alterations

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Ellis G
Postcode
CR5 3HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for the occupiers of Flat C, with particular regard to the size of the accommodation

What decided it

The design of Flat C does not comply with the nationally described space standards and conflicts with London Plan Policy D6 and Croydon Local Plan policies promoting high-quality design and internal space requirements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy D6Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10.4Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10.6

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