Planning appeal decision
36 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, London, CR2 6PB
Planning appeal 6002264 at 36 Selsdon Road, South Croydon, London, CR2 6PB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 31 March 2026 by Inspector Heppell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on housing choice.
alterations and conversion to form two self-contained flats, including erection of an infill return extension/conservatory, associated garden access deck in rear garden, provision of associated refuse store, and other associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Heppell J
- Postcode
- CR2 6PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on housing choice
- whether the development provides suitable living conditions for occupiers with particular reference to external space and outlook
- the effect of the development on on-street parking and the highways network
- whether the development makes satisfactory provision for cycle parking
What decided it
The development conflicts with the development plan on multiple grounds—loss of a three-bedroom home, inadequate external space and outlook for one flat, unresolved parking permit eligibility, and lack of cycle storage provision—and material considerations do not justify departure from the plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1.2Policy D6Policy DM10.1Policy DM10.4Policy T3Policy T6Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy T5
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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