Issue - meetings

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Mayor, the

Mayor and Cabinet agreed that:

(1) the making of a non-immediate Article 4 Direction for Lewisham’s southern

wards of Bellingham, Downham, Whitefoot and Grove Park to withdraw

permitted development rights for the change of use from dwelling house (Use

Class C3) to small HMO’s (Use Class C4) be approved with such direction to

come into force 12 months after notice of the direction is published;

(2) officers be authorised to carry out consultation as set out Section 6; and

(3) the financial and legal implications of making the Article 4 Direction be

noted.

Councillor Jonathan Slater expressed his delight at the Mayor’s proposals,

as his Ward was plagued by HMOs operated by rogue landlords and

attracting anti social behaviour. Councillor Paul Bell added his support saying

implementation would help with work to protect vulnerable residents.

Having considered an officer report, and a presentation by the Mayor, the

Mayor and Cabinet for the reasons set out in the report by a vote of 7-0:

RESOLVED that:

(1) the making of a non-immediate Article 4 Direction for Lewisham’s southern

wards of Bellingham, Downham, Whitefoot and Grove Park to withdraw

permitted development rights for the change of use from dwelling house (Use

Class C3) to small HMO’s (Use Class C4) be approved with such direction to

come into force 12 months after notice of the direction is published;

(2) officers be authorised to carry out consultation as set out Section 6; and

(3) the financial and legal implications of making the Article 4 Direction be

noted.