One self-contained dwelling at 319 Whitehorse Road, London

What was proposed

The proposal would change a rear storage area serving a hot-food takeaway into one self-contained C3 dwelling, with a replacement window and door.

“Confidential PLANNING SUB-COMMITTEE AGENDA 2 nd July 2026 PART 5: Planning Applications for Decision Item 5.2 1 APPLICATION DETAILS Ref: 26/00323/GPDO Location: Whitehorse Road, Croydon CR0 2HR Ward: Selhurst Description: Description: Change of use from a rear storage area ancillary to a hot food take-away (Sui Generis) to residential (Use Class C3) to create one self-contained dwelling under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class M of the Town and Country Planning (General…”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site is a two-storey terraced building with a takeaway on the ground floor and a two-bedroom flat above, in a high-street setting.

“The application site consists of a two-storey terraced building, located on the western side of Whitehorse Road, near the junction with Pawsons Road. The ground floor is currently in use as a hot-food take-away (Sui Generis use) with storage to the rear. The first floor is in use as a two-bedroom flat (class C3 use) accessed from Whitehorse Road. This part of Whitehorse Road consists of two storey terraced buildings with retail…”

“The site is located within a Shopping Parade and within Thornton Heath District and its environs. At the rear of the site is a fenced off grassed area which is allocated in the Croydon Plan 2018 (site 468), for residential purposes. The site is identified as being at high risk from surface water flooding and located in a CPZ (N1) with moderate access to public transport (PTAL 3).”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended granting permission, subject to a legal agreement, sustainable transport contribution, parking restrictions and conditions.

“RECOMMENDATION 2.1 That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission 2.2 That the Director of Planning and Sustainable Regeneration is delegated authority to issue the planning permission subject to: The prior completion of a legal agreement to secure the following planning obligations: a)Sustainable Transport contributions of £1,500 b)Removal of access to parking permits and season tickets in council run car parks.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Seventeen neighbouring properties were notified, one individual objected, and no ward councillor responses were received.

“In addition to Site Notices being posted in front of the access to the host building and to the side on Pawsons Road next to the open ground, seventeen (17) neighbouring properties were notified of the application and invited to comment. A single individual…”

“Local Ward Councillors were notified and invited to comment. No responses were received.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The senior planning officer presented the application, and the agent spoke in support on behalf of the applicant.

Members considered the application

Members deliberated after hearing the presentation and supporting representation, with no conflict preventing participation.

“The Chair advised that the applicant was Councillor Humayun Kabir, who was known to Members as a reserve member of the Planning Sub- Committee. Members confirmed that, notwithstanding their acquaintance with Councillor Kabir, they were able to determine the application with an open and impartial mind, and no Member declared a conflict preventing their participation in the consideration of the application.”

“After the speakers had finished, the Committee deliberated.”

Minutes

The committee vote

A motion to grant the application in accordance with the officer recommendation was proposed, seconded and carried unanimously.

“The motion to GRANT the application in accordance with the officer recommendation was proposed by Councillor Shortland and seconded by Councillor Johnson.”

“The motion to GRANT the application was put to the vote and carried unanimously.”

Minutes

The decision

The committee resolved to grant the application.

“Therefore, the Committee RESOLVED to GRANT the application for…”

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