The main point is assessing the deflection that is there.
If deflection is the issue that is something I can assess and make a judgement on (pint glass or no pint glass.)
But if that's the case why do people say that with a room my size (7/5m x 5.5m) I should consider using matting? What difference does the size make, assuming supporting brick piers are in every 1.5m or so under most floors surely the vertical deflection is going to be similar whether 2m, 20m or 200m?