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Allowed23 January 20263356562

41 Ivy Road, London, SE4 1YS

Planning appeal 3356562 at 41 Ivy Road, London, SE4 1YS (London Borough of Lewisham) was allowed on 23 January 2026 by Inspector Braithwaite J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the change of use from Class C3 to Class C4 commenced before the Article 4(1) Direction came into force on 19 January 2024.

Use for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) for 3 occupants

Authority
London Borough of Lewisham
Appeal type
ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Braithwaite J
Postcode
SE4 1YS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the change of use from Class C3 to Class C4 commenced before the Article 4(1) Direction came into force on 19 January 2024

What decided it

The evidence of three unrelated tenants taking up residency on 16-17 January 2024, supported by tenancy agreements and bank statements, established that the change of use to Class C4 occurred before the Article 4(1) Direction came into force on 19 January 2024.

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