21/02642/FUL
124 Southbridge Road Croydon CR0 1AF
Alterations, demolition and erection of a part single/part two/part three storey rear extension to facilicate the conversion of the Takeaway (Sui Generis) to 2 flats (C3)
The proposed development would provide a poor quality residential unit (Flat 2) by virtue of its cramped undersized living accommodation and lack of external amenity space. The proposed development is not considered to comply with Policy D3 and D6 of the London Plan (2021), the Mayor's Housing SPG, SP2.8 and DM10 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018) and the Suburban Design Guide SPD (2019).
No refuse facilities would be provided, causing harm to the amenities of future occupiers and streetscene contrary to DM10 and DM13 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018) and T7 of the London Plan (2021).
The proposal would not provide cycle parking for future occupiers contrary to, DM29 and DM30 of the Croydon Local Plan and Policy T4 and T5 of the London Plan (2021). In reaching this decision the Local Planning Authority has sought to work in a positive and pro-active manner based on seeking solutions to problems in the following way: To assist applicants the Local Planning Authority has produced policies and written guidance, all of which is available on the Council's website and offers a pre planning application advice service. The scheme does not comply with guidance and no pre application discussions were entered into. The Council is ready to enter into discussions with the applicants to assist in the preparation of a new planning application.