®Planning appeal decision
Notice upheld3 October 20233305115
Land at 33 Wenlock Road, EDGWARE, HA8 9JG
the change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to 6 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Retrospective Application). Summary
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Renaudon L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether there is an identified need for an additional HMO in the area and the provision of family dwellinghouses
- The effects of the development on the Watling Estate Conservation Area and the character of the area more generally, and the effects on the living conditions of neighbouring residents considering matters of noise, disturbance and disruption
- Whether the location is suitable for the use in terms of transport accessibility
- The availability of off-street parking and whether there is sufficient on-street capacity so as to avoid adverse effects on highway and pedestrian safety and the free flow of traffic
What decided it
The proposal fails to preserve or enhance the Conservation Area and does not demonstrate avoidance of harm to the character and amenities of the surrounding area, accessibility by public transport, or highway safety, contrary to the development plan.
Plan policies cited: Policy DM09, Policy DM06, Policy DM17
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