Policy information sourced from Lewisham Development Management Local Plan
DM Policy 2 Prevention of loss of existing housing
The Council will only grant planning permission for the loss of housing by demolition, redevelopment or change of use in the following circumstances:
- the proposed redevelopment would result in housing gain which regenerate and replace older housing estates in line with an agreed plan or strategy
- the land or premises are allocated for another use in an adopted Local Plan
- a change of use to a local community service or facility is proposed that meets an identified need
- an economic viability study confirms that the dwelling(s) cannot be rehabilitated to a satisfactory standard at reasonable cost
- evidence shows that environmental problems are such that demolition and redevelopment is the only effective option.
The reconversion of a former single dwelling house with multiple dwellings to a single dwelling may be acceptable in predominantly residential areas suitable for family occupation subject to amenity considerations and DM Policies 30, 31, 32 and 33.
For more information please see the Local Plan