Planning appeal decision
1 Edgwarebury Gardens, Edgware, HA8 8LL
Planning appeal 3248426 at 1 Edgwarebury Gardens, Edgware, HA8 8LL (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 8 June 2021 by Inspector Fitzsimon D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the living conditions of nearby residents.
Change of use from C3 (single-dwelling house) to C4 (small HMO for 5 people)
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Fitzsimon D
- Postcode
- HA8 8LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the living conditions of nearby residents
- The effect in terms of the loss of a family dwelling and whether an identified need for the HMO is demonstrated
- Whether adequate car parking is available
What decided it
The combination of no demonstrated harm to character and appearance, evidence of identified need for HMO accommodation in the location, and adequate car parking availability meant the proposal accorded with the development plan and the appeal succeeded.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS5Policy CS9Policy DM01Policy DM02Policy DM09Policy DM17
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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