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Notice upheld4 July 20223228965

98 Hilda Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4NN

Planning appeal 3228965 at 98 Hilda Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4NN (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 4 July 2022 by Inspector Fleming D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the stock of family houses in the borough.

without planning permission, the material change of use to a sui generis house in multiple occupation (HMO)

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Fleming D
Postcode
E16 4NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the stock of family houses in the borough
  • The living conditions of the existing occupiers, having regard to the standard of accommodation
  • The living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The large HMO use results in material harm to the stock of family housing in the borough and provides substandard accommodation with insufficient communal space, contrary to the development plan policies which prioritise family housing protection and quality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP Policy H4LP Policy H3LP Policy H1LP Policy S1LP Policy SP8LP Policy SP1LP Policy SP2The London Plan Policy D4The London Plan Policy D6The London Plan Policy GG4The London Plan Policy D14

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