®Planning appeal decision
82 Reidhaven Road, Plumstead, LONDON, SE18 1BU
the change of use from residential (Class C3) to HMO (Class C4) and a rear dormer
- Authority
- Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Leigh C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development is consistent with the Council's policies regarding the provision of housing of a satisfactory standard in the Borough
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The planning condition limiting occupancy to 5 persons is enforceable and precise because any breach would require an unlawful HMO license, providing clear proof of non-compliance.
The benefits of providing housing of a satisfactory standard and the fallback position of the lawful dormer outweighed any concerns about the HMO use and the minor deviation in the dormer design.
Plan policies cited: Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021), Policy H5 of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014), Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021), Policies DH1 and DH(a) of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy with Detailed Policies (2014)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.