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Application
What is it?
Change of use of the existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to supported adult living residential institution (Use Class C2), together with the provision of cycle storage in the rear garden and all associated works at 218 Whitefoot Lane, Bromley, BR1.
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Decision
What happened?
Refused on 23 Apr 2026, delegated decision by Carys Morgan — 14 weeks from submission (6 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
13 Jan 2026
Application received
26 Feb 2026
Application validated
23 Apr 2026
Statutory target date
23 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Carys Morgan
13 Jan 2026
Application received
26 Feb 2026
Application validated
23 Apr 2026
Statutory target date
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23 Apr 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Carys Morgan
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed change of use, due to the failure to submit sufficient evidence to
demonstrate that the proposed supported living residential home for adults (Use Class
C2) would meet an identified local need for supported and specialised accommodation
coupled with the lack of information regarding the intended service offer, responsible
organisation(s), or operational and referral arrangements for intended occupiers,
would result in the unjustified loss of an existing single family dwelling-house which is
a valuable housing resource that contributes to the delivery of housing choice in
Lewisham, contrary to the Council's aim to build mixed, balanced and sustainable
communities. Therefore the proposed development would be contrary to Policies H8
and H12 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies HO1 and HO6 of the Lewisham Local
Plan (2025).
1
The proposed change of use, due to the failure to submit sufficient evidence to
demonstrate that the proposed supported living residential home for adults (Use Class
C2) would meet an identified local need for supported and specialised accommodation
coupled with the lack of information regarding the intended service offer, responsible
organisation(s), or operational and referral arrangements for intended occupiers,
would result in the unjustified loss of an existing single family dwelling-house which is
a valuable housing resource that contributes to the delivery of housing choice in
Lewisham, contrary to the Council's aim to build mixed, balanced and sustainable
communities. Therefore the proposed development would be contrary to Policies H8
and H12 of the London Plan (2021) and Policies HO1 and HO6 of the Lewisham Local
Plan (2025).
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Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.