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Dismissed21 October 20253368320

16 Elgin Road, Croydon, CR0 6XA

Planning appeal 3368320 at 16 Elgin Road, Croydon, CR0 6XA (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 21 October 2025 by Inspector Catcheside E, by written representations.

Application A: single storey extension, basement excavation, loft conversion, and conversion of 2 maisonettes into 8 person sui generis HMO. Application B: change of use from 2 maisonettes to a Sui Generis House in Multiple Occupation for a maximum of 7 occupants.

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Catcheside E
Postcode
CR0 6XA

What decided it

The Council did not behave unreasonably in either application as it substantiated its heritage concerns, properly considered fallback positions, and provided reasoned decision-making, even though the Inspector disagreed with the Council's conclusions on the effect of the proposals on the conservation area.

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Policy DM18Policy SP4Policy HC1

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