Esher, Uffington Road, London, NW10 3TA

Planning appeal 3253682 at Esher, Uffington Road, London, NW10 3TA (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 21 June 2021 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would result in the loss of a family dwelling.

Retrospective Planning application for change of use from C3-Residential Dwelling into Sui Generis 9 Room 18-Person House in Multiple Occupation

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Aqbal M
Postcode: NW10 3TA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would result in the loss of a family dwelling
Whether there is a need for HMO accommodation in the area and whether this is of an acceptable standard
Whether the use of the appeal property as a HMO would harm the living conditions of neighbours
Whether the development makes adequate provision for cycling and refuse storage facilities

What decided it

The proposal failed to comply with multiple development plan policies, particularly the loss of a family dwelling contrary to Policy DMP17, the absence of demonstrated need for HMO accommodation, poor quality of accommodation standards, and unmitigated harm to neighbours' living conditions through noise and disturbance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMP17Policy DMP16Policy DMP20Policy DMP1Paragraph 10.51 of the DMP

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