49 Heming Road, Edgware, HA8 9AB

Planning appeal 3268522 at 49 Heming Road, Edgware, HA8 9AB (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 15 September 2021 by Inspector Britnell S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers.

change of use of the property from a residential dwelling (Class C3) to a house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Class C4) for up to 6 no persons

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Britnell S
Postcode: HA8 9AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers
Whether the proposed development would harm the mix of housing in the area
The effect of the proposed development on the function and character of Heming Road

What decided it

The failure to provide adequate living conditions for future occupants due to an undersized bedroom and unreasonable kitchen access, combined with the unjustified loss of a family-sized dwelling needed in the area, outweighed any neutral effects on street character.

The harms to living conditions and housing mix, with significant weight attached to the loss of family housing, were not outweighed by any material considerations, and the proposal conflicted with the development plan with no compensating benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS5Policy DM09Policy DM08Policy CS1Policy DM01Policy DM02Policy CS4

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