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Dismissed11 November 20253363920

3 Hilliers Lane, Croydon, CR0 4SU

Planning appeal 3363920 at 3 Hilliers Lane, Croydon, CR0 4SU (London Borough of Sutton) was dismissed on 11 November 2025 by Inspector Wilson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing and whether the site is in a suitable location for a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO).

‘change of use from single family dwelling to multiple occupation occupancy.’

Authority
London Borough of Sutton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Wilson S
Postcode
CR0 4SU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing and whether the site is in a suitable location for a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO)
  • Highway safety

What decided it

The proposal's location outside an Area of Potential Intensification conflicts with Policy 10 of the Local Plan, which seeks to resist the loss of family housing and direct HMO conversions to appropriate locations, and there is no material consideration to outweigh this conflict.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 10Policy 10(c)Policy T4Policy 36Policy 37

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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