191 Northwood Road, Thorton Heath, London, CR7 8HX

Planning appeal 3376058 at 191 Northwood Road, Thorton Heath, London, CR7 8HX (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 18 March 2026 by Inspector Bowden N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development provides adequate vehicle and cycle parking provision and access to the site, and whether adequate and satisfactory arrangements are available for refuse and recycling storage.

the change of use from an existing single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 8-bed HMO (Use Class C4), in addition to the demolition of existing side extension and provision of cycle and refuse storage

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Bowden N
Postcode: CR7 8HX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development provides adequate vehicle and cycle parking provision and access to the site, and whether adequate and satisfactory arrangements are available for refuse and recycling storage
whether the proposed development would result in the loss of a family sized home
whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupants having particular regard to kitchen provision and access arrangements

What decided it

The absence of adequate detail on vehicle and cycle parking provision, access arrangements with visibility splays, and refuse and recycling storage, which are fundamental to the scheme's operation and highway safety given the site's location near a primary school and low public transport accessibility.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: SP8DM13DM29DM30DM1.2SP2T3T5T6

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