132 St. Andrews Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3HE

Planning appeal 3374406 at 132 St. Andrews Road, Coulsdon, CR5 3HE (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 7 January 2026 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal scheme would result in acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the appeal site, with particular regard to the layout and floorspace in Flat C, the rearward outlook from Flat A, and accessibility.

conversion of existing dwelling to flatted accommodation creating two new dwellings (three total). Proposed single storey rear/side/front extension. First floor rear and side extension. Loft conversion and rear/side dormer. Internal alterations

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Knight A
Postcode: CR5 3HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal scheme would result in acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the appeal site, with particular regard to the layout and floorspace in Flat C, the rearward outlook from Flat A, and accessibility

What decided it

The proposed development fails to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, particularly regarding the substandard floorspace and layout of Flat C and the poor outlook and oppressive enclosure of Flat A, which conflicts with Policy D6 of the London Plan and Policies SP4 and DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan, and these policy conflicts are not outweighed by the moderate benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D6Policy D7Policy H2Policy SP4Policy SP2Policy DM10

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