9 Bodiam Road London SW16 5DZ

1. 1.The property is a dwelling which is capable of accommodating at least four bedrooms with rear garden access from ground floor level, and as such is suitable for family occupation. The proposed change of use to a 6- person house in multiple occupation (HMO) would result in the loss of this family housing, and no justification has been provided for this loss. Additionally, no evidence has been submitted to demonstrate that the proposal would meet an identified local need and there are already several HMOs within the area indicating an over proliferation. The proposed kitchen facility at first floor level would not meet the minimum requirements of kitchen provision for HMOs. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policy H9 of the Lambeth Local Plan (2021). London planning@lambeth.gov.uk SW2 9QQ
2. 2.The proposed scheme would retain two existing car parking spaces and would not be a car-free development. The application does not include a legal mechanism to deliver planning obligations for securing the use to be future parking permit free, reinstatement of the existing crossover, and a contribution towards the implementation of a controlled parking zone (CPZ). The development would fail to promote sustainable modes of travel and fail to mitigate the transport impacts of the development. Therefore, the proposals would be contrary to Policies T4, T5 and T6 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies H9(A) (v-vi), D4, T3 and T6 of the Lambeth Local Plan 2020-2035 (2021).

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

SW16 5DZ

Date validated

3 July 2026

Consultation end

11 August 2026

Target decision date

12 September 2026

Documents

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