Four-person HMO at 17 Barnehurst Avenue, Erith

“Change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to HMO (Class C4) for a maximum of four people.”

“The proposal would predominantly comprise of internal changes. Four cycle parking spaces are provided to the rear with five refuse storage bins to the frontage. The existing car parking space is retained.”

“The proposal site is located on the southwestern side of Barnehurst Avenue. The property is a two-storey mid terrace property. The area surrounding the site is of a residential nature and is characterised primarily by single family dwellinghouses. The site does not fall within a conservation area and there are no listed buildings which would be impacted by the development.”

“That the Committee resolve to GRANT planning permission subject conditions.”

“For the reasons set out in this report the proposed development is considered to be acceptable in principle. The proposal would provide residential accommodation, without significant impact to the character of the area, the adjoining residents or the highway network and is in accordance with the relevant policies contained within the London Plan and the Bexley Local Plan.”

“Objections have been received from four households. In summary the following objections have been raised. ➢ Concern regarding anti-social behaviour ➢ Out of keeping with residential nature of the area ➢ Increase in traffic and parking stress ➢ Concern on waste overspill ➢ Concern regarding space standards ➢ Overdevelopment of the property ➢ Concern regarding increased noise…”

“This Committee discussed the application and noted the report with the Addendum item for this application.”

“Following their discussion, the Committee RESOLVED on a vote of 6/5 (the Chairman used his casting vote) to approve the application in accordance with the recommendation as set out in the report before them, and as amended by the Addendum.”

“PL/17BA/SD100, PL/17BA/SD103, Location of demand survey photographs, Parking Location Tuesday and Thursday, Parking Location Tuesday and Thursday with Vehicles, Plans of Parking Stress, and Plans of Parking Supply, received on 25/02/2025, and Site Location Plan, received on 28/02/2025, PL/17BA/SD101 A, and PL/17BA/SD102 A, received on 12/09/2025, and PL/17BA/SD104 A, PL/17BA/SD105 B received on 02/10/2025 and any approval granted subsequently pursuant to this permission.”

“A. Notwithstanding the approved plans and documents, prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved, details shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to demonstrate that the development will achieve Secured by Design accreditation. B. Within three [3] months of first occupation, evidence that Secure by Design Accreditation has been achieved shall be provided in writing to the Local Planning Authority.”