Planning appeal decision
14 Lambourne Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1DY
Planning appeal 3263652 at 14 Lambourne Road, Leytonstone, London, E11 1DY (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was allowed on 9 November 2022 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether, on the balance of probability, the use was lawful within the meaning of section 191(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
described as ‘C4
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- King T
- Postcode
- E11 1DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether, on the balance of probability, the use was lawful within the meaning of section 191(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
What decided it
The balance of probabilities fell in favour of the appellant's evidence of continuous C4 HMO use from 16 September 2014, supported by tenancy agreements, property management records, and a Council private rented property licence.
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