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Allowed30 September 20213266191

63 Old Oak Road, London, W3 7HW

Planning appeal 3266191 at 63 Old Oak Road, London, W3 7HW (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed on 30 September 2021 by Inspector Bowyer J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and amenity of the area.

change of use from single dwelling to large HMO

Authority
London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Bowyer J
Postcode
W3 7HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and amenity of the area

What decided it

The absence of compelling evidence that the concentration of HMOs would cause harmful impacts to the character and amenity of the area, combined with the modest visual impact of the physical alterations and the lack of unacceptable effects on neighbouring living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 3B of the Development Management Development Plan Document 2013
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56Paragraph 57

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