®Planning appeal decision
88 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 5PP
Planning appeal 6008076 at 88 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 5PP (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 10 July 2026 by Inspector S. Burch, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would ensure acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to the provision of internal space, including ceiling heights, external amenity space, communal amenity space, child play provision and accessibility.
the ‘change of use from a dwellinghouse (used as a small HMO) including partial demolition of existing dwelling and erection of part single & part two - storey extensions with accommodation in roof to create 5no, self-contained with associated external works
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- S. Burch
- Postcode
- CR0 5PP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would ensure acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to the provision of internal space, including ceiling heights, external amenity space, communal amenity space, child play provision and accessibility
- whether the proposed development would adhere to local car parking standards
- whether a legal agreement would be required to prevent future occupiers from obtaining car parking permits and to secure a financial contribution towards sustainable transport initiatives
What decided it
The scheme's failure to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, particularly regarding internal space, ceiling heights, external amenity space and child play provision, combined with the inability to prevent on-site car parking in a highly accessible location, resulted in conflict with the development plan that could not be outweighed by the moderate housing benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 London Plan 2021Policy D7 London Plan 2021Policy S4 London Plan 2021Policy T6 London Plan 2021Policy T6.1 London Plan 2021Policy T1 London Plan 2021Policy T4 London Plan 2021Policy SP2 Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM10 Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM10.4 Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM10.5 Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy SP8 Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM30 Croydon Local Plan 2018Policy DM29 Croydon Local Plan 2018
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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