®Planning appeal decision
48 Kneller Road, Crofton Park, London, SE4 2AP
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
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.
Framework references: 135, 108
Plan policies cited: 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)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.