Planning appeal decision
4 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4DU
Planning appeal 3301688 at 4 Perry Hill, London, SE6 4DU (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 16 December 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not prior approval should be granted having regard to the restrictions and requirements of Class MA.
the change of use of the ground floor to create 1 x 1 bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- SE6 4DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not prior approval should be granted having regard to the restrictions and requirements of Class MA
What decided it
The definition of 'building' in the GPDO includes 'part of a building', and the Explanatory Memorandum explicitly permits part of a building to change use under Class MA even where other parts remain in Class E use.
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