Planning application · Croydon
26/00500/OUT.
991 London Road Thornton Heath CR7 6JE
Full / Other Planning at 991 London Road Thornton Heath CR7 6JE, received 17 Feb 2026 — refused on 13 Apr 2026 (delegated, Joe Sales).
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Refused
Outcome
13 Apr 2026
8 wks
Decision time
inside the 8-week target
—
Conditions
not captured
10
Documents
10 linked
10
Objections
0 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Croydon planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Demolition of the existing garage and the erection of a new building comprising two self contained dwellings. (Outline Application-All matters reserved).
Reference
26/00500/OUT
Type
Outline planning permission
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
CR7 6JE
Ward
Council
Received
17 Feb 2026
Target date
14 Apr 2026
Decision date
13 Apr 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Reference
26/00500/OUT
Type
Outline planning permission
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
CR7 6JE
Ward
Council
Received
17 Feb 2026
Target date
14 Apr 2026
Decision date
13 Apr 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Decided
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
Documents open on the Croydon portal (the portal needs its documents tab opened first — the link handles that). View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 13 Apr 2026, delegated decision by Joe Sales — 8 weeks from submission.
Timeline
Date
Event
17 Feb 2026
Application received
14 Apr 2026
Statutory target date
13 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Joe Sales
17 Feb 2026
Application received
14 Apr 2026
Statutory target date
13 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Joe Sales
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The subdivision of the curtilage of 991 London Road would fail to retain the
minimum garden length of 10 metres and minimum garden area required for
the host dwelling following subdivision. The proposal is therefore
unacceptable in principle and conflicts with Policy DM10.4(e) of the Croydon
Local Plan (2018).
2
The proposed development, by reason of its siting, footprint, scale and two
storey height of up to 11 metres, would result in a cramped and incongruous
form of development that fails to respect the prevailing pattern, layout, scale
and character of the surrounding area. The proposal would thereby conflict
with Policies D3 and D4 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies SP4.1,
SP4.2, DM10.1 and DM10.7 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018).
3
The proposed development, by reason of its siting, two storey height of up to
11 metres and separation distance from the retained dwelling at 991 London
Road and the rear garden of 993 London Road, would result in an
overbearing form of development, loss of outlook and a failure to
demonstrate that direct overlooking of neighbouring rear gardens would be
avoided. The proposal would thereby conflict with Policy D3 of the London
Plan (2021) and Policy DM10.6 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018).
4
The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the car free nature of the
development would not result in unacceptable overspill parking on Leander
Road and surrounding residential streets where there is no Controlled
Parking Zone in place to manage parking overspill. The proposal would
thereby conflict with Policy T6 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies
SP8.17, DM29 and DM30 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018).
5
Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the demolition
of the existing garage would not result in unacceptable harm to protected
species. The Council is therefore unable to discharge its statutory duties
under Regulation 9(3) of the Conservation of Habitats and Species
Regulations 2017. The proposal would thereby conflict with Policy G6 of the
London Plan (2021) and Policy DM27 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018).
6
The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposal qualifies for the de
minimis exemption relied upon and the proposal therefore fails to comply
with the statutory biodiversity net gain requirements under Schedule 7A of
the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and the Biodiversity
Gain Requirements (Exemptions) Regulations 2024.
7
In the absence of a legal agreement to secure a sustainable transport
contribution of £1,500 per residential unit, the applicant has failed to
demonstrate how the proposal would mitigate its transport impacts and
promote sustainable modes of travel. The proposal would thereby conflict
with policies SP8.13, SP8.17, DM29 and DM30 of the Croydon Local Plan
(2018).
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 via the Council's Pre Application process. The Local Planning
Authority's suggested improvements were not adopted by the applicant. The Local
Planning Authority delivered the decision in a timely manner.
1
The subdivision of the curtilage of 991 London Road would fail to retain the
minimum garden length of 10 metres and minimum garden area required for
the host dwelling following subdivision. The proposal is therefore
unacceptable in principle and conflicts with Policy DM10.4(e) of the Croydon
Local Plan (2018).
2
The proposed development, by reason of its siting, footprint, scale and two
storey height of up to 11 metres, would result in a cramped and incongruous
form of development that fails to respect the prevailing pattern, layout, scale
and character of the surrounding area. The proposal would thereby conflict
with Policies D3 and D4 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies SP4.1,
SP4.2, DM10.1 and DM10.7 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018).
3
The proposed development, by reason of its siting, two storey height of up to
11 metres and separation distance from the retained dwelling at 991 London
Road and the rear garden of 993 London Road, would result in an
overbearing form of development, loss of outlook and a failure to
demonstrate that direct overlooking of neighbouring rear gardens would be
avoided. The proposal would thereby conflict with Policy D3 of the London
Plan (2021) and Policy DM10.6 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018).
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4
The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the car free nature of the
development would not result in unacceptable overspill parking on Leander
Road and surrounding residential streets where there is no Controlled
Parking Zone in place to manage parking overspill. The proposal would
thereby conflict with Policy T6 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies
SP8.17, DM29 and DM30 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018).
5
Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the demolition
of the existing garage would not result in unacceptable harm to protected
species. The Council is therefore unable to discharge its statutory duties
under Regulation 9(3) of the Conservation of Habitats and Species
Regulations 2017. The proposal would thereby conflict with Policy G6 of the
London Plan (2021) and Policy DM27 of the Croydon Local Plan (2018).
6
The applicant has failed to demonstrate that the proposal qualifies for the de
minimis exemption relied upon and the proposal therefore fails to comply
with the statutory biodiversity net gain requirements under Schedule 7A of
the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) and the Biodiversity
Gain Requirements (Exemptions) Regulations 2024.
7
In the absence of a legal agreement to secure a sustainable transport
contribution of £1,500 per residential unit, the applicant has failed to
demonstrate how the proposal would mitigate its transport impacts and
promote sustainable modes of travel. The proposal would thereby conflict
with policies SP8.13, SP8.17, DM29 and DM30 of the Croydon Local Plan
(2018).
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 via the Council's Pre Application process. The Local Planning
Authority's suggested improvements were not adopted by the applicant. The Local
Planning Authority delivered the decision in a timely manner.
Policies cited
D3D4SP4.1SP4.2DM10.1DM10.7DM10.6T6SP8.17DM29DM30G6DM27SP8.13
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
10
In support
0
Total comments
10
Objections
10
In support
0
Total comments
10
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.