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Allowed27 August 20243337243

41 Valley Road, London, SW16 2XL

Planning appeal 3337243 at 41 Valley Road, London, SW16 2XL (London Borough of Lambeth) was allowed on 27 August 2024 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the housing mix of the borough.

change of use from a small house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) to a larger house in multiple occupation (Sui generis)

Authority
London Borough of Lambeth
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Savage K
Postcode
SW16 2XL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the housing mix of the borough
  • whether the proposal would adequately promote sustainable modes of transport

What decided it

The lawfulness of the change of use to a six-person HMO, combined with the negligible practical impact of accommodating two additional occupants in existing rooms and the site's reasonable accessibility to sustainable transport options, justified allowing the appeal despite limited policy conflicts.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H3Policy H8Policy H9Policy H62Policy T1Policy T3Policy T6

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