®Planning appeal decision
9 Hargrave Place, London, N7 0BP
Planning appeal 3276548 at 9 Hargrave Place, London, N7 0BP (London Borough of Camden) was dismissed on 22 November 2021 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed change of use would result in the unacceptable loss of a local community facility.
temporary change of use for the period of 3 years from Sui Generis - Public house (formerly A4) to Sui Generis - Large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and associated minor alterations
- Authority
- London Borough of Camden
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- N7 0BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed change of use would result in the unacceptable loss of a local community facility
- whether the proposed HMO accommodation would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants
- whether the proposal would affect the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, and if so, whether suitable measures exist to mitigate any harm which may be caused
- whether, to address parking stress and congestion, the proposed change of use should be car-free
What decided it
The unjustified loss of a local community facility combined with substandard accommodation standards, unmitigated harm to neighbours' living conditions, and failure to secure car-free status meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan taken as a whole, with no material considerations indicating permission should be granted.
The significant harm from loss of a public house and community facility, unacceptable accommodation standards, noise and disturbance to neighbours, and increased parking congestion outweighed the limited social and economic benefits of providing lower-cost accommodation for more occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy C4Policy H10Policy H6Policy A1Policy C5Policy T1Policy T2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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