10 Woodstock Road, Croydon, CR0 1JR

Planning appeal 3368822 at 10 Woodstock Road, Croydon, CR0 1JR (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 1 December 2025 by Inspector Housden C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect on the character of the area, including on the Chatsworth Road Conservation Area.

Change of use from a single dwelling (use class C3) to a large 7 bedroom, 8 person HMO (sui generis use class), including the introduction of velux windows to the roof plane and the demolition of the existing conservatory

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Housden C
Postcode: CR0 1JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect on the character of the area, including on the Chatsworth Road Conservation Area
whether a planning obligation is required to restrict the access of future occupiers from being able to obtain parking permits and contracts, and to remove the existing front crossover and secure the reinstatement of the curb

What decided it

The limited increase in occupants and activity compared to the existing large family dwelling would preserve the quiet residential character of the conservation area and the building's architectural contribution.

The preservation of the conservation area's character and appearance, achieved through the limited increase in activity and retention of the building's architectural features, outweighed any concerns raised by interested parties regarding loss of family housing and other matters.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM18Policy HC1Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy T4Policy T6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 58

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