Planning appeal decision
Land at 81 Hampden Way, London, N14 5AU
Planning appeal 3311583 at Land at 81 Hampden Way, London, N14 5AU (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 the proposal meets an identified need.
Without planning permission, the change of use of the property into a C4 House of Multiple Occupation (HMO)
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Renaudon L
- Postcode
- N14 5AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal meets an identified need
- Whether it will have a harmful impact on the character and amenities of the surrounding area and neighbouring living conditions
- Whether it is easily accessible by public transport, cycling and walking
What decided it
The appellant failed to demonstrate that the HMO conversion would not have a harmful impact on the character and amenities of the surrounding area, particularly regarding off-street parking provision and refuse storage, and failed to show the site was easily accessible by cycling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM09Policy DM08Policy DM01Policy DM17London PlanResidential Design Supplementary Planning Document paragraph 15.6
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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