111a Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LZ

Planning appeal 6010501 at 111a Parchmore Road, Thornton Heath, CR7 8LZ (London Borough of Croydon) was dismissed on 18 September 2026 by Inspector S.Burch, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of homes smaller than 130 square metres (sqm).

Erection of first floor rear extension, rear dormer extension and front dormer extension, and conversion of existing 2-bedroom maisonette into 2 self-contained flats comprising 1 x studio flat and 1 x 1-bedroom flat

Authority: London Borough of Croydon
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: S.Burch
Postcode: CR7 8LZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the supply of homes smaller than 130 square metres (sqm)
whether the proposed development would provide acceptable cycle storage facilities
whether the proposed development would provide acceptable refuse storage facilities
the effect of the proposed development on the highway network, with regard to parking demand

What decided it

The loss of a dwelling smaller than 130sqm, which is afforded specific protection under Policy DM1 of the Croydon Local Plan 2018, combined with the failure to provide acceptable cycle and refuse storage facilities.

The modest contribution to housing supply was afforded limited weight and was substantially outweighed by the harmful effect on the supply of homes smaller than 130sqm and the failure to provide acceptable cycle and refuse storage, contrary to local and national policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM1Policy DM13Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy H1Policy H2Policy T5Policy T6
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy S4Policy HO7Policy TR4Policy DP3

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