- Application Number
- 21/00642/FUL
- Application Date
- 12/02/2021
- Closing Date
- 15/03/2021
- Address
- 26 Lympsham Green, Odd Down
- Status
- Comment
Change of use of a (C3) dwelling house to a (C4) small house in multiple occupation, with proposed ground floor extension following demolition of existing ground floor extension, incorporating the installation of secure cycle storage and extended dropped kerb to allow for addition parking.
Our Response
BPT does not object to the material changes proposed to this suburban property. However, we would like to strongly emphasise that the close, pedestrian proximity of family facilities such as St Martin’s Garden Primary School, St Martin’s Garden Children’s Centre, and Three Ways School make this an attractive, convenient, and appropriate property for families. A change of use to a HMO would not serve the local demand for housing in this area and would result in the loss of suitable family accommodation. Approval of this application would maintain an undesirable precedent and should therefore be resisted.