HMO in Kidbrooke
Greenwich Council deferred a decision on a proposed HMO in Kidbrooke in October 2025, citing safeguarding concerns.
Greenwich Council's Local Planning Committee deferred a decision on a proposed house in multiple occupation (HMO) at 72 Whetstone Road, Kidbrooke, in October 2025. The committee postponed application 25/1075/F to allow for further scrutiny, specifically citing safeguarding concerns.
The committee, chaired by Councillor Gary Dillon, requested input from the council's children's services safeguarding team and scheduled a site visit. This application concerns a change of use to a six-bedroom HMO. No further meetings are currently scheduled on this topic.
Key facts
- Greenwich Council deferred a decision on application 25/1075/F for 72 Whetstone Road in October 2025. Source
- The deferral was due to safeguarding concerns, as stated by the Local Planning Committee. Source
- The committee requested input from the council's children's services safeguarding team. Source
- The application is for a change of use to a six-bedroom HMO. Source
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