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Dismissed27 June 20253360648

57 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LB

Planning appeal 3360648 at 57 Limpsfield Road, South Croydon, CR2 9LB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 27 June 2025 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is in a suitable location for the development proposed.

Change of use of existing premises from retail (Class E) to a hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and the installation of a ventilation extract

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Williams K
Postcode
CR2 9LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the appeal site is in a suitable location for the development proposed
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby residents with particular regards to noise and activity
  • whether the proposal would achieve the highest standards of fire safety

What decided it

The site's proximity to Gresham Primary School (140m) and Sanderstead Recreation Ground, combined with the absence of evidence that fire safety standards could be achieved, rendered the proposal unsuitable and contrary to development plan policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy E9London Plan Policy D3London Plan Policy D12London Plan Policy D14London Plan Policy T7Croydon Local Plan Policy SP4Croydon Local Plan Policy SP6Croydon Local Plan Policy DM10Croydon Local Plan Policy DM23
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 96Paragraph 97

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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