®Planning appeal decision
8 Shorndean Street, London, SE6 2ES
Planning appeal 3320883 at 8 Shorndean Street, London, SE6 2ES (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 22 November 2023 by Inspector Major R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would result in the loss of a house suitable for family accommodation.
change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to sui generis (larger HMO) 7 beds. Including a L-shape rear dormer and loft conversion with 3 front rooflights
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Major R
- Postcode
- SE6 2ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would result in the loss of a house suitable for family accommodation
- Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for cycle, refuse and recycling facilities
- Whether this is an appropriate location for the proposed development, with regard to the accessibility of the site
What decided it
The proposal would result in the permanent loss of a four-bedroom property suitable for family occupation, in direct conflict with DM Policy 6(1)(c) of the development plan, and no material considerations of sufficient weight justified determination otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM Policy 6Policy 1 of the Core StrategyPolicy H2 of the London PlanPolicy D3 of the London PlanDM Policy 3Policy T5 of the London PlanCS Policy 13Policy 14 of the CSPolicy 13 of the DMLPDM Policy 30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 104
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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