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Notice varied and upheld7 October 20223253308

97 Broxholm Road, London, SE27 0BJ

Planning appeal 3253308 at 97 Broxholm Road, London, SE27 0BJ (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 7 October 2022 by Inspector Curnow R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of the property having particular regard to the size of the units, noise generation and the provision of waste, recycling and cycle facilities.

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises from a single (C3) dwellinghouse to a large (sui generis) House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) comprising of 7 bedrooms (2 en suite) with 2 shared kitchens, 1 shared lounge and 3 shared bathrooms, along with 2 self-contained studio flats (‘the unauthorised HMO and 2 flats’)

Authority
London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Curnow R
Postcode
SE27 0BJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of the property having particular regard to the size of the units, noise generation and the provision of waste, recycling and cycle facilities
  • On-street parking
  • The delivery of affordable housing

What decided it

The development fails to provide adequate living conditions for occupants by reason of substandard flat sizes and bedroom dimensions falling below the Technical Housing Standards minimum of 37sqm, contrary to Policies H5, H6, H9 and London Plan Policy D6.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Lambeth Local Plan 2021 Policy H1Lambeth Local Plan 2021 Policy H2Lambeth Local Plan 2021 Policy H5Lambeth Local Plan 2021 Policy H6Lambeth Local Plan 2021 Policy H9Lambeth Local Plan 2021 Policy Q12Lambeth Local Plan 2021 Policy T3London Plan Policy D6

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