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Dismissed13 May 20266005396

127 Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7AG

Planning appeal 6005396 at 127 Bensham Manor Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 7AG (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 13 May 2026 by Inspector Gardner L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the supply of family sized housing in the borough.

retrospective change of use from single family dwelling to small HMO for up to 6 people

Authority
London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Gardner L
Postcode
CR7 7AG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the supply of family sized housing in the borough
  • highway safety, with particular regard to parking provision

What decided it

The loss of a three-bedroom family dwelling without replacement, combined with material harm to highway safety through increased parking pressure in a congested area, outweighed any minor social and economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP2Policy DM1Policy SP8Policy DM30Policy DM29

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