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Dismissed17 June 20223288608

12 and 12a Queens Way, London, NW4 2TN

Planning appeal 3288608 at 12 and 12a Queens Way, London, NW4 2TN (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 17 June 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would comply with development plan policy regarding HMOs, with due regard to housing need as well as character and amenity.

change of use of the property from a single-family dwelling (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) fo r up to 6 people. Sub division of the property to form 1no self-contained dwelling (Class C3). Erection of a side canopy

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
NW4 2TN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would comply with development plan policy regarding HMOs, with due regard to housing need as well as character and amenity
  • The effect on the living conditions of residents of nearby properties with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal fails to demonstrate an identified need for an HMO and would cause significant harm to the character, amenity and living conditions of the residential cul-de-sac through the intensity and nature of occupation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM09Policy GG2Policy H2Policy CS NPPFPolicy CS5Policy DM01Policy DM02Policy DM04Policy CS1

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