Planning appeal decision
197 Hendon Way, London, NW2 1JJ
Planning appeal 3284811 at 197 Hendon Way, London, NW2 1JJ (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 5 August 2022 by Inspector Wilson L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed HMO meets an identified need, having regard to local planning policy.
Change of use from dwelling (C3) to 8 bedroom 9 person HMO (sui generis) including demolition of existing garage, new front porch, roof extension with rear dormer window, new gable window to side elevation, and part single part two storey side and rear extensions
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wilson L
- Postcode
- NW2 1JJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed HMO meets an identified need, having regard to local planning policy
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having regard to noise and disturbance
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, having regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed development conflicts with the development plan on multiple grounds: lack of demonstrated need, harmful visual impact of the extension, unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbours from the intensified HMO use, and inadequate outlook for future occupants.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM09Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy DM01Policy DM02Policy DM17Policy D6 of the London Plan (2021)
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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