Planning appeal decision
126 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5BA
Planning appeal 3318291 at 126 New Cross Road, London, SE14 5BA (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 7 May 2024 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice are excessive (ground f).
without planning permission the unauthorised change of use to a large HMO (sui generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- SE14 5BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice are excessive (ground f)
- Whether the period for compliance of 6 months is reasonable (ground g)
What decided it
The HMO use operates as a single interdependent building with no lawful planning permission, making the enforcement notice's requirements appropriate and the 6-month compliance period reasonable.
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