Sutton Council receives HMO expansion plan for Beddington riverside bungalow
Application DM2026/00763 proposes eight-room shared house and side extension at Wandle Bank property
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Sutton Council has validated a planning application to convert a small house in multiple occupation (HMO) on Wandle Bank in Beddington into a larger shared residence. The proposal, submitted under reference DM2026/00763, seeks to increase the number of rooms from six or fewer to eight, alongside structural changes to the property.
The application covers three main changes. First, the use class would shift from a small HMO to a large HMO, accommodating more tenants. Second, a side extension would be added to the bungalow. Third, the fenestration, window and door arrangements, of an existing outbuilding would be altered.
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Why this site matters
The Bungalow sits on Wandle Bank, a residential street adjacent to the River Wandle in Beddington. The riverbank area includes walking paths, green spaces, and a mix of detached homes and smaller residential properties. The site is within the London Borough of Sutton, approximately 1.5 miles from Beddington Park and 0.8 miles from Mitcham Junction station.
Large HMOs in Sutton are subject to Article 4 directions, which remove permitted development rights and require full planning permission. This means the council must assess the application against local housing policies, including potential impacts on parking, waste management, and neighbourhood character.
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What happens next
Sutton Council has not yet published a consultation deadline for the application. Once the consultation period opens, residents and statutory consultees, such as the Environment Agency and Transport for London, will have the opportunity to submit comments. The council’s planning portal lists the application as "validated" but not yet allocated to a case officer.
If the application proceeds to a decision, it will be determined either by a planning officer under delegated powers or by the council’s planning committee. The outcome will depend on compliance with Sutton’s Local Plan, which includes policies on housing density, design, and sustainable development.
Residents can view the full application, including architectural drawings and supporting documents, on Sutton Council’s planning portal using reference DM2026/00763. Comments can be submitted online or in writing once the consultation period begins.
Questions this report answers
+What is being proposed for the bungalow on Wandle Bank?
The application seeks to convert a small house in multiple occupation (HMO) into a larger HMO with eight rooms. It also includes a side extension and changes to outbuilding windows. Sutton Council is reviewing the proposal under reference DM2026/00763.
+How many rooms will the HMO have if approved?
The proposal is for eight rooms, an increase from the current small HMO classification, which permits six or fewer rooms. The change would require full planning permission due to Sutton’s Article 4 direction on HMOs.
+When can residents comment on the application?
Sutton Council has not yet announced a consultation deadline. Once set, residents will be able to submit comments online or in writing. The application reference is DM2026/00763.
+What happens after the consultation period?
After the consultation, Sutton Council will review all comments and assess the application against local planning policies. It may be decided by a planning officer or referred to the council’s planning committee for a final decision.
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