38 Norfolk Road, Ilford, IG3 8LQ

Planning appeal 3261695 at 38 Norfolk Road, Ilford, IG3 8LQ (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 22 November 2022 by Inspector Tweddle J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development is suitably located for a house of multiple occupation (HMO).

without planning permission, the material change of use of property from dwellinghouse (Use class: C3) to a large house of multiple occupation (Use class: Sui Generis)

Authority: London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Tweddle J
Postcode: IG3 8LQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development is suitably located for a house of multiple occupation (HMO)
Whether the development provides satisfactory living conditions for occupants, with regard to space, outlook and light
The effect of the development on the character of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise, disturbance and the fear of crime
Whether the development provides suitable arrangements for cycle and car parking

What decided it

The development fails to provide satisfactory living conditions for occupants due to lack of light and outlook in communal spaces, is located outside a designated centre contrary to Policy LP6, and would generate unacceptable parking demand that cannot be mitigated.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP6Policy LP22Policy LP23Policy LP24Policy LP26Policy T5Policy T6Policy T6.1

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