Croydon Council refuses controversial Purley HMO plans
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
Croydon Council has refused plans to convert a Purley family home into a five-bedroom house in multiple occupation.
Croydon Council refused plans to convert 14 Sunnydene Road in Purley from a single home into a five-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) for five residents. The application, rejected on 8 October, received 65 objections and no expressions of support.
The council's decision cited four reasons for refusal. Planning officers said the conversion would result in the loss of a three-bedroom home, originally built at under 130 square metres. The council stated there was an identified need for homes of this size in the borough, and losing one would conflict with Croydon planning policy. Officers also raised concerns about the standard of accommodation that would have been provided for residents.
The proposals had attracted opposition from Croydon Conservatives, who argued the HMO would be 'considerably out of character' in an area consisting almost exclusively of family homes. They raised additional concerns about parking and waste storage, stating they would 'always stand up against inappropriate applications'. The council also cited broader concerns about cramped living conditions, poor ventilation, privacy and potential parking impact.
How it is being reported
- Controversial Purley HMO plans REFUSED after being hit with dozens of objectionsControversial plans to turn a Purley family home into a five-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been refused after attracting 65 objections and no support.Croydon Guardian · 23 Oct, 05:00
- Controversial Purley HMO plans REFUSED after being hit with dozens of objectionsControversial plans to turn a Purley family home into a five-bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO) have been refused after attracting 65 objections and no support.This Is Local London · 23 Oct, 05:00
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