®Planning appeal decision
37 Boundary Road, Tottenham, London, N22 6AS
Planning appeal 3311734 at 37 Boundary Road, Tottenham, London, N22 6AS (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 4 May 2023 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would comprise car-free development that would encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transport.
the change of use from a dwelling (C3 use) to a 6- bedroom, 6 Person HMO (C4 Use) including rear dormer and installation of two rooflights in front roof slope
- Authority
- London Borough of Haringey
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- N22 6AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would comprise car-free development that would encourage walking, cycling and the use of public transport
- Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers
What decided it
The absence of a completed Section 106 planning obligation to secure car-free development status meant the proposal conflicted with sustainable transport policies, and this conflict outweighed the housing benefits under the tilted balance.
the modest contribution to housing mix and good public transport accessibility were outweighed by the conflict with car-free development requirements in the absence of a planning obligation
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy T6 of the London Plan 2021Policy DM32 of the Haringey Development Management Development Plan Document (2017)Policy D6 of the London PlanPolicy SP2 of the Haringey Local Plan Strategic Policies (2013)Policy SP11 of the Haringey Local Plan Strategic Policies (2013)Policy DM12 of the Haringey Development Management Development Plan Document (2017)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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