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Allowed19 December 20253373468

174 Norbury Crescent, London, SW16 4JY

Planning appeal 3373468 at 174 Norbury Crescent, London, SW16 4JY (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 19 December 2025 by Inspector Walker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether Condition 2 is reasonable and necessary in the interests of sustainable travel.

Change of use from dwelling (C3) to a dwelling and a day nursery for up to 10 children (Sui Generis)

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Walker C
Postcode
SW16 4JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether Condition 2 is reasonable and necessary in the interests of sustainable travel

What decided it

Cycle storage provision is necessary to enable and encourage sustainable travel choices in accordance with London Plan Policy T5, even though current users do not cycle.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan 2021 Policy T5London Plan Table 10.2

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