Land at 33 Wenlock Road, Edgware, HA8 9JG

Planning appeal 3305115 at Land at 33 Wenlock Road, Edgware, HA8 9JG (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 3 October 2023 by Inspector Renaudon L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there is an identified need for an additional HMO in the area and the provision of family dwellinghouses.

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
Postcode: HA8 9JG

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM09Policy DM06Policy DM17

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