As follows: the conversion into and continued use of the main dwelling as two (2) self-contained flats with utilities such as combi boilers, electric changeovers/meters, kitchen, bathroom and water source already installed and the use of the outbuilding as a living unit without planning consent or other lawful authority via the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015
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Borough Success Rate
In London Borough of Croydon, approx 37.0% of Householder developments appeals are successful. (Sample: 541 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Ghafoor A
Archive Data: 50 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Householder developments)
50.0%
↑ High
National Average (Householder developments)
35.3%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 21 March 2026
by A U Ghafoor BSc (Hons) MA MRTPI FCMI fCMgr
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 13 April 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/L5240/C/24/3340391
8 Grenaby Avenue Croydon CRO 2EG
• The appeal is made under section 174 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by
the Pl…