Planning appeal decision
51 Nutfield Road, London, NW2 7EA
Planning appeal 3274930 at 51 Nutfield Road, London, NW2 7EA (London Borough of Brent) was allowed on 2 December 2022 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with reference to internal space.
change of use of the premises to a 5 room house in multiple occupation for 5 individuals with the provision of a communal kitchen and communal lounge area; and retention of a modified existing ground floor rear extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- NW2 7EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with reference to internal space
What decided it
The bedrooms, particularly Bedrooms 2 and 5, would provide sufficient internal space and the communal facilities would ensure acceptable living conditions for the five occupants, meeting the requirements of the development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP20Policy DMP18Policy DMP1Brent Draft Local Plan 2020 Policy BH7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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