®Planning appeal decision
18 Georgia Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8DQ
Planning appeal 6010710 at 18 Georgia Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8DQ (London Borough of Croydon) was allowed on 29 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would result in the loss of a three bedroom dwelling house contrary to development plan policy.
- Authority
- London Borough of Croydon
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- CR7 8DQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would result in the loss of a three bedroom dwelling house contrary to development plan policy
- Whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for vehicle and cycle parking and the effect on highway and pedestrian safety
- Whether the proposed development would be satisfactory in terms of Fire Safety
What decided it
The property as currently configured is substantially larger than its original three-bedroom form, so refusing permission would not preserve a three-bedroom family home, and the limited conflict with Policy DM1.2 was outweighed by material considerations including housing diversity and the adequacy of parking and fire safety measures capable of being secured by condition.
The conflicts with Policies DM1 and DM30 of the Local Plan were outweighed by specific material considerations including the retention of the property in residential use, provision of housing diversity and choice, and the adequacy of vehicle and cycle parking provision and fire safety measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP2Policy DM1Policy DM1.2Policy DM30Policy SP8Policy DM29Policy D12 (London Plan)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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