®Planning appeal decision
23 Florence Terrace, London, SE14 6TR
Planning appeal 3278457 at 23 Florence Terrace, London, SE14 6TR (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 3 March 2022 by Inspector Callister V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development results in an appropriate housing mix, with reference to the loss of a house suitable for family occupation.
the change of use from smaller 6-bed HMO (C4) to larger 8-bed HMO (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Callister V
- Postcode
- SE14 6TR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development results in an appropriate housing mix, with reference to the loss of a house suitable for family occupation
What decided it
The evidence of local demand showing very limited appetite for large family houses in this area but continued demand for good quality larger HMOs, combined with the property's physical characteristics being better suited to HMO use, meant the proposal would not conflict with DM Policy 6.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Spatial Policy 5 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2021)DM Policy 6 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)Policy H9 of the London Plan (2021)Policy H10 of the London Plan (2021)Policy T5 of the London Plan (2021)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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