®Planning appeal decision
41 Shaftesbury Road, London, E7 8PF
Planning appeal 3312978 at 41 Shaftesbury Road, London, E7 8PF (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 25 July 2023 by Inspector Harrison F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character of the street and surrounding area, with particular reference to the balance and mix of housing and the living conditions of occupiers of existing dwellings.
change of use to a House in Multiple Occupation
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Harrison F
- Postcode
- E7 8PF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character of the street and surrounding area, with particular reference to the balance and mix of housing and the living conditions of occupiers of existing dwellings
- the standard of accommodation for the future occupiers of the HMO
What decided it
The proposal would cause harm to the character of the street and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers by converting a family-sized dwelling to an HMO in a location contrary to policy, and would provide an unacceptable standard of accommodation for future occupiers due to poor internal layout.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H3Policy H4Policy GG1Policy GG3Policy GG4Policy D3Policy D8Policy D14Policy H8Policy H10Policy S1Policy S6Policy SP1Policy SP2Policy SP3Policy SP8Policy H1Policy D4Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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