Persistent fights, illegal drug use and loud arguments day and night has led a New Addington council home to be closed.

Croydon Council’s antisocial behaviour team have been granted a three month closure order for the address in Mickleham Way.

A nine-month investigation into complaints of antisocial behaviour and nuisance at the property caused the closure, which lasts until March next year.

The tenant attended court on November 29, but did not defend or ask for assistance to defend the application.

Councillor Hamida Ali, cabinet member for communities, safety and justice, said: “One of the neighbours was seriously affected by this tenant’s behaviour, and had to take time off work following months of disturbed sleep.

“They struggled to keep their job and were eventually forced out of their home as they could not tolerate the noise and disturbance any longer.

“Despite many attempts to meet with our tenant in an effort to divert the behaviour, appointments were not attended and therefore a Notice of Seeking Possession was served.”

The ASB and nuisance continued unabated and a consultation meeting was held in the Town Hall on November 29.

Partners and agencies involved in this case were agreed on the proposal to make the closure application.