®Planning appeal decision
9 Buxton Road, London, NW2 5BL
Planning appeal 3296971 at 9 Buxton Road, London, NW2 5BL (London Borough of Brent) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 3 April 2024 by Inspector Shields T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the extensions constitute a breach of planning control under ground (c).
without planning permission, the material change of use of the premises to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and one flat AND the erection of a single storey rear extension and rear dormer to the premises
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Shields T
- Postcode
- NW2 5BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the extensions constitute a breach of planning control under ground (c)
- Whether planning permission should be granted for the extensions and change of use under ground (a)
- Whether the enforcement notice requirements exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach under ground (f)
- Whether the 6-month compliance period is reasonable under ground (g)
What decided it
The extensions were integral to the unauthorised change of use and do not benefit from permitted development rights, and their physical form causes unacceptable harm to character and appearance and living conditions that cannot be overcome by conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BH13
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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