A Victorian home in Croydon could be demolished and replaced with flats if the Council approves it.

Extending My Home Ltd applied in July 2024 to Croydon Council to demolish the house standing at 275 Addiscombe Road.

The house, which was built in the 1800s, would be replaced with a new three-storey building which will contain nine flats.

The first flat would have four bedrooms, housing eight people.

The second flat would have four bedrooms, housing seven people.

The third flat would have four bedrooms, housing five people.

The fourth flat would have three bedrooms, housing six people.

The fifth flat would have four bedrooms, housing six people.

The sixth flat would have four bedrooms, housing five people.

The seventh flat would have three bedrooms, housing six people.

The eighth flat would have four bedrooms, housing six people.

Finally, the ninth flat would have six bedrooms, housing eight people.

The proposal states that the plan will bring seven car parking spaces for residents on permeable grass paving.

There will also be two off-street parking spaces, which is acceptable under TfL’s Public Transport Accessibility Level rating of 4.

Bicycles would be able to be stored in the basement of the building.

In total, 20 bicycles can be stored.

There would also be two large communal gardens, one at the front of the building and the other at the back.

The communal gardens would be surrounded by tall trees, which the planners say they will plant.

Two outdoor bins have been proposed at the front of the site, and each flat on the upper floors will have its own private balcony.

Seven objections have been submitted on the Croydon Council website and there have been two supporters.

In their planning statement, Extending My Home Ltd said: “The layout has been carefully designed to comply with all the relevant policies.

“The wider benefits of the proposal are significant, including, the improved setting of the building, the landscaping arrangements and the improved waste collection facilities.

“Any relevant matters of concern can be secured by means of appropriate conditions and planning permission should therefore be granted.”

Croydon Council’s Planning Committee are expected to decide later this year.