Planning appeal decision
38 Haddington Road, Bromley, BR1 5RH
Planning appeal 3322450 at 38 Haddington Road, Bromley, BR1 5RH (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 26 April 2024 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed change of use is acceptable, with particular regard to the effect on the supply of accommodation suitable for family occupation and the accessibility of public transport.
change of use to 4 bed HMO
- Authority
- London Borough of Lewisham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cowley R
- Postcode
- BR1 5RH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed change of use is acceptable, with particular regard to the effect on the supply of accommodation suitable for family occupation and the accessibility of public transport
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet DM Policy 6 criteria due to inadequate public transport accessibility (PTAL 2) and the loss of family housing in a residential area where family accommodation is needed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM Policy 6DM Policy 3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 63Paragraph 109Paragraph 114Paragraph 225
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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