Planning appeal decision
203 Shroffold Road, Bromley, BR1 5JG
Planning appeal 3290015 at 203 Shroffold Road, Bromley, BR1 5JG (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 12 May 2022 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing.
the change of use from C3 dwelling to larger 7 bedroom HMO
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Price A
- Postcode
- BR1 5JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing
- whether the proposed development would make acceptable provision for cycle storage
What decided it
The proposed development would result in the permanent loss of a family-sized dwelling suitable for occupation by a larger family, contrary to DM Policy 6 and the housing supply objectives of the development plan and NPPF.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy 1 (2011)DM Policy 3DM Policy 6Policy H4 of the London Plan (2021)Policy T5 of the London Plan (2021)Policy 14 of the Core Strategy (2011)
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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