Planning appeal decision
210 West Green Road, Tottenham, Haringey, London, N15 5AN
Planning appeal 3310210 at 210 West Green Road, Tottenham, Haringey, London, N15 5AN (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 24 May 2023 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the change of use on the supply of smaller family housing in the area.
Change of use from C3 (Dwelling House) to C4 (House of Multiple Occupation) comprising four en-suite double bedrooms and shared kitchen, living spaces and external areas
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- McDonagh C
- Postcode
- N15 5AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the change of use on the supply of smaller family housing in the area
- The effects of the change of use on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring dwellings
What decided it
The original floor space of 93m² falls below the 120m² threshold in Policy DM17, making the conversion of this smaller family home to an HMO contrary to the development plan's aim to safeguard smaller family accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM17Policy SP2Policy DM12Policy D6
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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