The Local Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday 7 April 2026 resulted in the deferral of three planning applications. The applications for 39 Bramblebury Road and 47 Arbroath Road were deferred due to the absence of the applicants and agents, while the application for 48 Welton Road was deferred to allow for a daytime parking survey and to clarify requirements for kitchen facilities in a six-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

48 Welton Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 2JF - Ref: 25/3104/F

The committee discussed the application for the change of use of a single-family dwelling to a six-bedroom HMO, along with a single-storey rear extension, hip-to-gable loft conversion, and rear dormer. The application had received 45 objections from local residents, primarily concerning parking, overconcentration of HMOs, and impact on residential amenity.

Councillor Jo van den Broek raised concerns about the clarity of the report regarding kitchen facilities, noting a potential contradiction between paragraphs 11.12 and 11.13 of the officer's report concerning the number of kitchen facilities required for a six-person HMO. Councillor Izzy Cooke also highlighted significant concerns about parking, particularly during daytime hours due to the proximity of Willow Dene School. She argued that the overnight parking survey conducted was not representative of the actual parking pressure experienced on Welton Road.

Councillor David Gardner questioned the applicant's agent, Damla Urquhock, about the management of 50 HMOs by Gold Waters Group, and how this experience would translate to the proposed development. He also inquired about how the application would contribute to the sense of place in Plumstead, as per the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

Following deliberation, the committee decided to defer the application. This deferral was to allow for a parking survey to be undertaken during daytime hours, specifically to address concerns raised by Councillor Cooke and others regarding parking pressure during school drop-off and pick-up times. Additionally, the committee sought further clarification on the number of kitchen facilities required for a six-person HMO, as raised by Councillor van den Broek.

39 Bramblebury Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 7TF - Ref: 25/4195/F

This application sought planning permission for the change of use from a single-family dwelling to a six-bedroom HMO, along with a single-storey rear infill extension, L-shaped dormer extension, and provision for cycle and refuse storage. The application had received 21 objections from local residents and was called in by Councillor Khaireh, who raised concerns about the intensification of residential activity, noise, parking, and the impact on community cohesion.

The officer's report noted that there were no applicable policies restricting the number of HMOs or relating to their overconcentration in a specific area. The Transport and Highways department raised no objection, stating that the parking survey indicated sufficient spare capacity. However, Councillor Khaireh argued that the survey underestimated the impact of six unrelated adults and contravened policies on parking and highway safety.

The committee decided to defer this item because the applicant and agent were unable to attend the meeting. This was to ensure they could be present to answer specific queries the committee had regarding the application.

47 Arbroath Road, Eltham, London, SE9 6RR - Ref: 25/3760/F

The committee considered an application for the change of use from a dwellinghouse to a six-bedroom HMO, including a single-storey rear extension, a loft conversion with a wrap-around dormer, and a front rooflight. The application had received 12 objections from local residents, citing concerns about safety, community character, noise, parking, and the design of the extension.

The officer's report indicated that the proposed dormer roof extension constituted permitted development and could be implemented under a previously approved Certificate of Lawfulness. The report also stated that the proposed rear extension was considered acceptable in terms of design and would not have an unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity.

Similar to the application for 39 Bramblebury Road, the committee decided to defer this item because the applicant and agent were not in attendance. This was to allow them to be present to address the committee's specific questions.

The meeting also included the confirmation of the minutes from the previous Local Planning Committee meeting held on 9 December 2025. No declarations of interest were made by the committee members.