Five-person HMO at 47 Arbroath Road, Eltham, London SE9

“The Committee is requested to grant full planning permission for the following proposal – “Change of use from a single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5- bedroom 5-person HMO (Use Class C4); construction of a single storey rear extension; other associated alterations.”

“To grant planning permission subject to the conditions set out in Appendix 2, to be detailed in the notice of determination.”

“The surrounding area is residential in nature, consisting mainly of two-storey semi-detached and detached properties that are moderately similar in architectural design and appearance.”

“The application site does not contain or neighbour any statutorily or locally listed building. However, it is adjacent to the Progress Estate Conservation Area which is to the south (rear) of the site.”

“Appeal ref: 6000285 has been lodged against the refusal, which has now been dismissed by the inspector. The inspector found that the development would harm the character and appearance of the area (by reason of the poor design of its extension). It is noted that the inspector did not find that the 2 storey extension would cause harm to the character of the Progress Estate Conservation Area nearby and did not identify any harm with the proposed HMO use itself.”

“Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) application ref: 25/1110/CP was approved on 05/06/2025 for “Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) for erection of a rear dormer roof extension…”

“That Full Planning Permission be granted for the change of use from a single-family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5-bedroom 5-person HMO (Use Class C4), construction of a single storey rear extension and other associated alterations…”

“That the Assistant Director (Planning & Building Control) be authorised to make any minor changes to the detailed wording of the recommended conditions as set out in this report (Appendix 2), its addendums and the minutes of this Area Committee Meeting, where the Assistant Director (Planning & Building Control) considers it appropriate, before issuing the decision notice.”