Two-bedroom detached dwelling at Land Rear Of 83-87 Edridge Road, Croydon

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey two-bedroom detached home with cycle and refuse storage and associated landscaping.

“OFFICIAL PLANNING SUB COMMITTEE AGENDA 23 rd July 2026 PART 5: Planning Applications for Decision Item 5.1 1 APPLICATION DETAILS Ref: 25/02306/FUL Location: Land rear of 83-87 Edridge Road, Croydon CR0 1EJ Ward: Fairfield Description: Erection of single-storey 2 bedroom detached dwelling.”

Officer report

Earlier permission

A similar single-storey two-bedroom detached dwelling had previously received permission with a legal agreement.

“Planning History 3.6 The following planning decisions are relevant to the application: 21/01509/FUL - Erection of single-storey 2 bedroom detached dwelling. Permission granted with S106 legal agreement.”

“Figure 3: Approved site/floor layout and elevations for 21/01509/FUL permission…”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the proposal acceptable for housing, design, neighbour amenity, transport, sustainability, flooding and fire safety, subject to controls.

“SUMMARY OF KEY REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION • The principle of a residential development at the site has been established through the granting of planning permission 21/01509/FUL. • The proposed development would contribute to the Borough’s housing targets • The proposed development would be acceptable in terms of its design and its impact on the character of the area. • The proposal would be acceptable in relation to the impact to the amenity of nearby neighbours.”

Officer report

Officers’ assessment

The proposed home would meet space standards, provide a garden, remain car-free, and manage refuse, construction, biodiversity, drainage and fire safety through conditions.

“The Nationally Described Space Standards (NDSS) states that 2-bed 4-person dwellings of one storey should provide a minimum gross internal floor area of 70 sqm. The proposed dwelling would have a gross internal floor area of approximately 72 sqm and would achieve a minimum floor to ceiling height of 2.5m for at least 75% of the gross internal area and therefore would meet the requirements of the Technical Housing Standards and Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021).”

“The ground floor plan shows the introduction of landscaping, which is an improvement to the existing hard surfaced car park. The full details of drainage and SuDs would be subject to condition. There have been concerns raised by third parties regarding access to the sewer network.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A speaker objected, the agent supported the application, and Councillor Sutton addressed the committee as the referring ward councillor.

Members considered the proposal

The committee deliberated after hearing from the speakers, and a motion to grant in line with the officer recommendation was proposed and seconded.

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

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

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The vote

The motion to grant the application was carried unanimously.

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

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The committee’s decision

The committee resolved to grant the application.

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

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