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Dismissed12 May 20266004486

70 Bensham Manor Rd, London, CR7 7AB

Planning appeal 6004486 at 70 Bensham Manor Rd, London, CR7 7AB (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 12 May 2026 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to the provision of private amenity space, noise and disturbance.

change of use from single dwelling to 4 flats- 1x3 bed/4p, 2xstudio/1p & 1bed/2p with associated alterations including a roof terrace at 1st floor level

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Burch S
Postcode
CR7 7AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to the provision of private amenity space, noise and disturbance
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development would provide adequate cycle storage facilities
  • whether the proposed development would provide adequate refuse storage facilities
  • whether a planning obligation would be required to mitigate the demands created for on-street parking and to secure a financial contribution towards sustainable transport initiatives

What decided it

The proposed development would fail to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers due to impractical private amenity space and unacceptable noise and disturbance from the narrow side access path, which constitutes significant harm that outweighs the moderate benefits of providing additional housing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM10Policy D6Policy SP4Policy DM13Policy D3Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy T5Policy SP8Policy T4Policy T6

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