Policy information sourced from The Waltham Forest Local Plan Development Management Policies
DM 6 Dwelling Conversions, HMOs and Buildings in Multiple Residential Occupation
A) The Council will not permit the conversion of a larger home(s) to smaller self contained homes (C3), Houses in Multiple Occupation (C4) and Buildings in Multiple Residential Occupation (Sui Generis) where:
- It has a gross original internal floor space of less than 124sqm;
- It is located within a ‘Restricted Dwelling Conversion, HMO and Building in Multiple Residential Occupation Ward’ as shown in figure 7.1;
- It results in the over concentration of conversions in one street; or
- Appropriate parking spaces cannot be provided off street;
B) Conversions of homes that have a gross original internal floorspace of more than 124 sqm (and which are outside ‘Restricted Dwelling Conversions, HMOs and Buildings in Multiple Residential Occupation Wards’) to smaller self contained homes (C3), Houses in Multiple Occupation (C4) and Buildings in Multiple Residential Occupation (Sui Generis) will only be permitted where:
- They meet the minimum space standards in tables 7.1 and 7.2 and tables 8.1, 8,2 and 8.3 in DM7 where applicable;
- The conversions to smaller homes (C3) provides at least one larger family sized home of 74sqm (3 bed plus) on the ground floor with access to a dedicated rear garden of the converted home;
- It is close to public transport, shops and services;
- It respects and reflects the original architecture;
- It provides high quality doors and windows;
- It is well insulated from noise;
- It provides good refuse and storage facilities;
- It provides appropriate levels or safe and secure cycle and car parking;
- Meets the requirements in terms of energy and water efficiency; and
- Includes an element of outdoor or amenity space.
C) In new schemes, the Council will support Houses in Multiple Occupation (C4) and Buildings in Multiple Residential Occupation (Sui Generis) in town centres outside of ‘Restricted Dwelling Conversion, HMO and Building in Multiple Occupation Wards’, subject to the accommodation not having disproportionate impact on the Council’s policies to provide a balanced housing stock, achieve mixed and balanced communities and amenity considerations. Proposals should meet the minimum space standards set out in tables 7.1 and 7.2. New Houses in Multiple Occupation (C4) and Buildings in Multiple Residential Occupation (Sui Generis) will be resisted in the borough’s ‘Restricted Dwelling Conversion, HMO and Building in Multiple Occupation Wards’.
For more information please see the Local Plan Development Management Policies