Planning application
26/1494/F
102 KENTLEA ROAD, LONDON, SE28 0JZ
Proposal
The proposal seeks planning permission for the change of use of an existing two-bedroom dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a children?s residential care home (Use Class C2). The home will provide accommodation and care for one child or young person aged between 9?16 years old with a learning disability (solo placement), supported by two staff on a 24-hour rota basis. The property will continue to function and appear as a family home within the local community. Staff will have access to a separate office and toilet facility. The child will benefit from dedicated living, dining, and outdoor amenity space for recreation. No major external alterations are proposed. The development will not increase the building?s size, height, or footprint. Existing parking, access, and garden arrangements will remain unchanged. In terms of transport and parking, the property benefits from two on-site parking spaces, with additional free on-street parking available. There are no parking permit restrictions, and the surrounding roads do not have yellow or red line controls, allowing for convenient access for staff and visitors. The proposed change of use aligns with the aims of the Royal Greenwich Local Plan: Core Strategy (2014), particularly policies CH1 (Cohesive and Healthy Communities) and H5 (Housing Design), which encourage developments that meet identified community and social care needs while maintaining neighbourhood character. The home will provide a stable, nurturing, and family-style environment for a child with learning disabilities who requires residential support, contributing positively to local care provision and fulfilling an important social function within the borough. The proposed use will have a low environmental and amenity impact, with staffing levels and activity comparable to that of a small household. The 24-hour staff presence will ensure the property is well managed, quiet, and respectful of the surrounding community. In summary, the proposal represents an appropriate and sensitive change of use from C3 to C2, consistent with the residential character of the area, and supports Greenwich Council?s commitment to inclusive, high-quality care for children and young people with additional needs. The site is located within reach of local services and public transport options. Staff and visitors will be encouraged to use sustainable modes of travel where practical, including walking, cycling, car sharing and public transport. The proposed use would not result in any significant increase in traffic generation or parking demand. There is sufficient parking available in the local area, including: Two free car parks; Free on-street parking; No yellow line restrictions; No red line restrictions. The existing highway network can safely accommodate the limited vehicle movements associated with the proposal. Parking can be managed without causing obstruction, congestion or harm to neighbouring amenity.
As published by the council, reference 26/1494/F
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 May 2026
Received by Greenwich
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27 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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2 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Greenwich for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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