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Allowed16 July 20266003374

16 Elgin Road, Croydon, CR0 6XA

Planning appeal 6003374 at 16 Elgin Road, Croydon, CR0 6XA (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 16 July 2026 by Inspector Darren Ellis, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposed development would be secured as a car-free development.

the erection of a single storey side and rear extension, and dormer roof extensions, to accommodate the change of use from two self-contained maisonettes (Class C3) to a large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis) for up to 9 occupants

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Darren Ellis
Postcode
CR0 6XA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the proposed development would be secured as a car-free development

What decided it

The submission of a signed unilateral undertaking dated 11 March 2026 ensuring the development would be car-free and accord with Policies T6, T6.1, SP8, DM29 and DM30.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
London Plan Policy T6London Plan Policy T6.1Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy SP8Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM29Croydon Local Plan 2018 Policy DM30

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