Eight-person HMO at 33 Waverley Crescent, Plumstead, London SE18

“That Full Planning Permission be granted for the change of use from an existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to an 8-bed, 8-person HMO (Use Class Sui Generis), in addition to the demolition of an existing side infill extension, construction of an L-shaped rear dormer, provision of refuse and cycle storage and all other alterations.”

“The application site consists of a two-storey mid terraced dwellinghouse on the eastern side of Saunders Road. The property has a two-storey outrigger to the rear. The property benefits a single storey rear extension, a single storey side extension and an outbuilding at the rear garden.”

“The subject site is not within a conservation area, is not locally or statutorily listed, nor is subject to a relevant Article 4 Direction. The site is located within Flood Zone 1, indicating a low probability of flooding.”

“Application ref: Description: Decision: 25/3660/F Change of use from an existing dwelling (Use Class C3) to an 6-bed, 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), in addition to the demolition of an existing side infill extension, construction of an L-shaped rear dormer, provision of refuse and cycle storage and all other alterations Still being processed…”

“Application ref: Description: Decision: 25/2185/CP Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed) is sought for an L-shaped dormer extension Approved on 27/08/2025”

“The Planning Committee confirmed receipt of the Planning Officers addendum report, published in advance of the meeting and accepted a brief illustrative presentation from the Senior Principal Planner who confirmed that the applicant held a certificate of lawfulness for the roof extension.”

“The Chair proposed that, given it was an 8 person HMO, greater soundproof mitigation was conditions.”

“The chair moved directly to the vote, putting the recommendation to grant planning consent with the additional condition to the vote 5 Members in favour 0 Members against 1 Member abstaining…”

“That consent be granted subject to the conditions set out at Appendix 2 of the report and the imposition of an additional condition in respect of sound insulation/noise mitigation measures to be detailed in the notice of determination.”