164 Kingston Road, Ilford, IG1 1PE

Planning appeal 3263096 at 164 Kingston Road, Ilford, IG1 1PE (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed on 11 August 2021 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the balance of family sized housing within the Borough and on the character and appearance of the area in general.

Change of use from current max 6 person HMO (C4 use Class) to accommodate a max of 7 people (larger HMO - Sui Generis use Class)

Authority: London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Pipe C
Postcode: IG1 1PE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the balance of family sized housing within the Borough and on the character and appearance of the area in general
the living conditions of future occupants of the property
the provision of cycle parking facilities
highway safety

What decided it

The addition of one occupant sharing an existing bedroom would not amount to a material change of use as a matter of fact and degree, notwithstanding the change in use class classification from C4 to Sui Generis.

The conflict with Policy LP6 was outweighed by the finding that the proposal would not materially alter the character and appearance of the property or area and would comply with Policies LP5 and LP26 seeking mixed, inclusive and sustainable communities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP6Policy LP5Policy LP26Policy LP23Policy LP22
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12

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