Nine flats at 275 Addiscombe Road, Croydon

What was proposed

The application sought outline permission to demolish the existing house and build a four-storey building containing nine flats, with access and landscaping decided.

“Confidential PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA 5 th February 2026 PART 6: Planning Applications for Decision Item 3 1.0 APPLICATION DETAILS Ref: 25/02715/OUT Location: Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 7HY Ward: Addiscombe East Description: Demolition of the existing house and erection of a new four storey building to contain 9no. flats, with all matters reserved apart from access and landscaping.”

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The site and surroundings

The vacant two-storey house stands on Addiscombe Road among residential properties, with a protected Blue Atlas Cedar and low flood risk.

“The site is on the northern side of Addiscombe Road close to the junction with Northampton Road. It contains a two-storey building which is currently vacant but has a historic lawful use as a dwelling. The building is not designated and so has no protection in planning policy terms.”

“The surrounding area is predominantly residential in character. Addiscombe Road borders the site to the east and contains a bungalow whilst directly to the west of the site is the three storey Winstonrose Court, which contains flats. The garden of 2 Northampton Road adjoins the site to the north.”

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Earlier applications

The site has a long planning history, including permissions, refusals, appeals and a previous committee resolution to grant nine flats.

“Figure 2 – Views of the existing house on the site from Addiscombe Road Relevant Planning History 3.9 25/2714/OUT - Demolition of the existing house and erection of new four storey building to contain 9no. flats, with all matters reserved apart from appearance and scale. Associated site alterations. Pending consideration…”

“24/02619/OUT - Demolition of the existing house and erection of new three storey building to contain 9no. flats, with all matters reserved apart from layout and scale. Associated site alterations. Committee resolution to grant 20/03/2025 – S106 still pending…”

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Consultation responses

Two neighbouring properties objected, while Transport for London did not object after requested clarification was provided.

“TfL were consulted as this part of Addiscombe Road is a Red Route. They did not object to the proposal and the points of clarification requested were subsequently addressed by the applicant.”

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Concerns raised

Objections covered overdevelopment, design, scale, privacy, noise, light, traffic, highway safety and possible harm to protected trees.

“SUMMARY OF OBJECTIONS RESPONSE Principle of development Overdevelopment See paragraphs 8.2 to 8.6 Design Obtrusive design See paragraph 8.6 Out of keeping with the area See paragraphs 8.6 to 8.15 Excessive scale See paragraph 8.6 Amenity Overlooking and loss of privacy See paragraphs 8.20 to 8.28 Noise and disturbance See paragraphs 8.20 to 8.28 Loss of light See paragraphs 8.20 to 8.28 Highways & Parking Traffic and highway issues See paragraphs 8.29 to 8.34 Increased risk…”

“Residential amenity • Traffic and highway safety • Design and appearance • Heritage and landscape • Planning policy compliance (lack of) • Density and overdevelopment • Drainage and flood risk • Impact upon the community…”

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Who spoke

A senior planning officer presented the item, and the agent submitted a written statement supporting the application that was read to the committee.

Committee discussion

After the speakers finished, committee members deliberated and proposed granting the application with an additional condition securing gate operation.

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

“The motion to GRANT the application based on the officer’s recommendation was proposed by Councillor Johnson. This was seconded by Councillor Redfern with the following amendments…”

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The committee vote

Eight members voted for the motion, none voted against and two abstained.

“The motion to grant the application was taken to a vote with eight members voting in favour, no members voting against and two members abstaining.”

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The decision

The committee granted the application for the demolition and replacement scheme at the site.

“The Committee RESOLVED to GRANT the application for 275 Addiscombe Road, Croydon, CR0 7HY.”

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Approval requirements

Approval was recommended subject to a legal agreement, including sustainable travel funding and parking-permit restrictions, plus planning conditions.

“(a) A financial contribution of £13500 towards sustainable travel improvements (b) A car parking permit restriction for future occupiers…”

“That the Director of Planning and Sustainable Regeneration as delegated authority to negotiate the legal agreement indicated above.”

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