new block of flats and two houses on Harewood Road
Croydon Council has approved plans for seven new homes at 13 Harewood Road despite concerns about overdevelopment.
Croydon's Planning Committee approved plans for a new block of flats and two houses, providing seven new homes at 13 Harewood Road, in May 2026. This decision was made following a finely balanced 5-5 vote, granting permission for the development.
Concerns were raised by Councillor Danielle Denton and local residents regarding overdevelopment, the impact on neighbouring amenity, and highway safety, particularly due to the site's low Public Transport Accessibility Level. Planning officers, however, maintained that the scheme was policy compliant.
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