Greenwich Council's approval of a planning application for a six-person HMO at 17 Moordown has caused significant local dissent, with 50 objections raised concerning potential community impacts. Residents expressed fears regarding increased noise, traffic, and the risk of escalating disputes among neighbors. Critics highlighted the transformation from a family home to a more transient occupancy, jeopardizing the existing community fabric, which primarily consists of families and older residents. The decision, made with a narrow council vote, has heightened anxiety about future HMOs and the potential double occupancy of homes.
Nobody in our stretch of the road wants this HMO. I've spoken to some of the people who are in close proximity to the HMO and I'm telling you there are going to be mental health problems. People are very stressed and they are fearful of what's coming down the line for them and I think that needs to be considered.
As it stands, the demographic of Moordown consists largely of families, often with young children, and/or elderly residents. There is a really strong feeling of community cohesion, especially since Covid.
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