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Dismissed23 January 20263374394

25 Craignish Avenue, London, SW16 4RN

Planning appeal 3374394 at 25 Craignish Avenue, London, SW16 4RN (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 23 January 2026 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether there is need for supported accommodation.

change of use of dwellinghouse from family housing (Use Class C3(a)) to supported housing (Use Class C2) for a maximum of five (5) adults including one (1) member of staff

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Heppell J
Postcode
SW16 4RN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether there is need for supported accommodation
  • the effect of the development on on-street parking and the highways network
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby occupiers with particular reference to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The absence of clear, evidenced need for the supported accommodation facility, contrary to Policy H12 of the London Plan and Policy DM2.1 of the Croydon Local Plan, outweighed the positive consideration that the development would provide supported housing for people with mental health needs.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H12 of the London Plan March 2021Policy DM2.1 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy T4 of the London PlanPolicy SP8 of the Croydon Local PlanPolicy DM29 of the Croydon Local PlanPolicy DM30 of the Croydon Local PlanPolicy D3 of the London PlanPolicy DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan

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