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Allowed25 November 20253371648

16 Elgin Road, Croydon, CR0 6XA

Planning appeal 3371648 at 16 Elgin Road, Croydon, CR0 6XA (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 25 November 2025 by Inspector Gardner L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East India Estate Conservation Area.

change of use from 2 maisonettes to a C4 small house in multiple occupation for a maximum of 6 occupants

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Gardner L
Postcode
CR0 6XA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the East India Estate Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposal on car parking and highway safety

What decided it

The existing lawful use of the property as two maisonettes (4-bed and 2-bed) is comparable in occupancy terms to the proposed 6-bed HMO, meaning the parking demand and character impact would not be materially different from the current situation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HC1 (London Plan 2021)Policy SP4 (Croydon Local Plan 2018)Policy DM18 (Croydon Local Plan 2018)Policy SP8 (Croydon Local Plan 2018)Policy DM29 (Croydon Local Plan 2018)Policy DM30 (Croydon Local Plan 2018)Policy T6 (London Plan 2021)Policy T6.1 (London Plan 2021)Policy D12 (London Plan 2021)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 58

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