This application is requesting a small increase in size of an extension that was previously approved. (Approved application DM2024/01601)

• It should be noted that there is another planning application pending decision (DM2025/00459) for a single storey out building.
• This property is a Home in Multiple Occupants (HMO), which was granted in February 2025 (DM2024/01724).
• With the sudden increase of HMOs in Hackbridge, we are concerned that this small increase in size and the out building could create extra rooms and the applicant subsequently apply for a large HMO.
• We are asking the council to take into consideration the property status and both current applications before making a decision.
• We know HMO housing can have a bad reputation, but if done right and the correct amenities and support, then it can work. However with the sudden increase in the number of HMOs in Hackbridge now including multiples on the same road, the issue of over development and clustering needs to be considered.

How to access the planning application

You can access all the planning documents using the button below and type in the application number DM2025/00312 (we use to provide direct links, but they sometimes time out).

Sutton Council Planning Portal

How to submit feedback

Deadline – 5 May 2025

Online:

If you haven’t submitted an online response before, it is relatively easy. You need to register before you can comment.

• Click on the image below to open up the Sutton Council Planning Portal
• Click on ‘register’. Once you have registered, click on ‘login’
• Click on ‘search’ – ‘planning’ – ‘simple search’
• In the box entitled ‘enter keyword, reference number etc’, put in the planning application number.
• Near the top right is the button ‘make a comment’. Click on it and you should find your details already there.
• Click on ‘commenter type’ and pick ‘member of the public’
• Pick whether you object, support or neutral
• You can then add your comment text. 
• When you have finished, click ‘submit’ and you should receive confirmation of your response by email. If you have issues, check to see if you have used any special characters like “%” and remove and try submitting again.

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By post or hand deliver to:

Development Control
London Borough of Sutton
Civic Offices
St Nicholas Way
Sutton SM1 1EA

Ensure you use the correct planning reference in your letter.