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Notice upheld17 September 20213269000

137 Prince Regent Lane, London, E13 8RY

Planning appeal 3269000 at 137 Prince Regent Lane, London, E13 8RY (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 17 September 2021 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the HMO use is acceptable, having regard to the effect on the supply of single family dwelling houses.

without planning permission, the material change of use to a Sui Generis House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Satheesan R
Postcode
E13 8RY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the HMO use is acceptable, having regard to the effect on the supply of single family dwelling houses
  • The effect of the use of the property as a HMO on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of Prince Regents Lane, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of current and future occupiers of the HMO, with particular regard to floor space, light, outlook, and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The unacceptable loss of a single family dwelling house combined with unacceptable living conditions for both neighbouring occupiers and HMO occupants outweighed any material considerations in favour of the development.

The benefits of providing affordable HMO accommodation and the demand for such housing did not outweigh the harmful effects of the loss of family housing and the poor living conditions created for neighbouring and future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H1Policy H3Policy H4Policy S1Policy S6Policy SP1Policy SP2Policy SP3Policy SP8Policy GG4Policy D6Policy D14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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