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Dismissed27 August 20253362284

Rear Of 18 Portland Road, London, SE25 4PF

Planning appeal 3362284 at Rear Of 18 Portland Road, London, SE25 4PF (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 27 August 2025 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the design and access to the proposed aparthotel units for persons with mobility impairment.

‘construction of a roof extension to existing building to provide 3 x C1 apartments, including associated refuse and bulky goods area and cycle storage’

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Tinsley F
Postcode
SE25 4PF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The suitability of the design and access to the proposed aparthotel units for persons with mobility impairment
  • The quality of the visitor experience provided in terms of design and layout of the proposed development
  • The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, including considerations relating to servicing and car parking provision
  • The suitability of cycle parking facilities proposed as part of the development
  • The impact of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, particularly in relation to safety, security, noise, and disturbance
  • The suitability of proposed waste storage facilities on site

What decided it

The proposal failed to comply with multiple development plan policies on accessibility, highway safety, living conditions of neighbours, and waste storage, with no material considerations indicating the appeal should be decided otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy E10Policy T1Policy T2Policy T3Policy T4Policy T5Policy T6Policy T6.1Policy D3Policy D6Policy D11Policy SI7Policy DM10Policy DM13Policy DM16Policy DM23Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy SP4Policy SP6Policy SP8
National Planning Policy Framework
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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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