®Planning appeal decision
50 Village Way, London, NW10 0LL
Planning appeal 3256854 at 50 Village Way, London, NW10 0LL (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 11 August 2023 by Inspector Russell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A ground (b): whether the alleged change of use to HMO and flats had occurred.
Change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to house in multiple occupation (C4) and erection of single storey rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Russell J
- Postcode
- NW10 0LL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Appeal A ground (b): whether the alleged change of use to HMO and flats had occurred
- Appeal A ground (c): whether the alleged change of use and extension constitute a breach of planning control
- Appeal B: whether the existing use as C4 HMO and single storey rear extension are lawful
What decided it
The absence of exclusive cooking facilities in any bedsit meant none qualified as self-contained flats, so the building was used as a C4 HMO only, which benefits from permitted development rights.
What the Inspector cited
- Judgments
- Gravesham BC v SSE & O'Brien [1983] JPL 306; Westminster CC v SSCLG [2015] EWCA Civ 482
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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