48 Kneller Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2AP

Planning appeal 3340565 at 48 Kneller Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2AP (London Borough of Lewisham) was dismissed on 8 August 2024 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the Borough's stock of larger housing suitable for families.

Proposed change of use from 6 person HMO (Class C4) to a 7 person HMO (sui generis)

Authority: London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Pattison B
Postcode: SE4 2AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the Borough's stock of larger housing suitable for families
the effect of the proposal on the quality of accommodation for future occupiers with particular regard to the size and layout of the proposed communal kitchen/living accommodation
whether the proposal would promote active travel, with particular regard to cycle parking provision

What decided it

The proposal would result in the loss of a larger housing unit suitable for families and create an unacceptably poor living environment due to inadequate communal space, contrary to clear policy objectives to protect family accommodation in the borough.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 1 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)Policy 15 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)Policy 14 of the Lewisham Core Strategy (2011)DM Policy 3 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 6 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)DM Policy 32 of the Lewisham Development Management Local Plan (2014)Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)Policy T5 of the London Plan (2021)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135Paragraph 108

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