47 Bideford Avenue, Perivale, Middlesex, UB6 8DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• Whether the appellant can show on the balance of probabilities that the material change of use of the building began on or before 20 August 2016 and, if so, whether it continued without significant interruption for at least 4 years thereafter
• The effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the area
• The living conditions of the occupants of the building, having regard to the internal floor space provided
• The living conditions of the occupants of the building and the host dwelling, having regard to privacy, outlook, noise and disturbance
• Whether the appeal scheme makes satisfactory provision for outdoor amenity space
• Whether the steps required by the notice exceed what is necessary to remedy any breach of planning control

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate continuous residential use for four years prior to the enforcement notice, and the proposed conversion would harm character and appearance, provide inadequate living conditions, and fail to meet space and amenity standards.