DM2025/00431
Sutton Council's Planning Committee granted permission in August 2025 for the expansion of an HMO at 37 Longfield Avenue, subject to a Section 106 agreement.
The Sutton Council Planning Committee granted planning permission in August 2025 for the expansion of an existing House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 37 Longfield Avenue. This decision, made on 06 August 2025, was subject to a Section 106 legal agreement to prevent future occupants from obtaining parking permits, as reported by a story on 10 August 2025. Residents had voiced strong objections to the proposal.
The application, DM2025/00431, sought to expand the HMO from seven to nine bedrooms. Councillor Sheldon Vestey de-delegated the application due to concerns, and Councillor Jayne McCoy chaired the Planning Committee meeting where the decision was made. No further meetings are currently scheduled regarding this planning application.
Key facts
- Sutton Council Planning Committee granted planning permission for DM2025/00431 on 06 August 2025. Source
- The permission is subject to a Section 106 agreement to prevent future occupants from obtaining parking permits. Source
- The application sought to expand an HMO at 37 Longfield Avenue from seven to nine bedrooms. Source
- Hackbridge residents voiced strong objections to the HMO expansion plan. Source
- Councillor Sheldon Vestey de-delegated the application DM2025/00431. Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 1 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.