Planning appeal decision
319 Ruislip Road East, Greenford, London, UB6 9BG
Planning appeal 3316128 at 319 Ruislip Road East, Greenford, London, UB6 9BG (London Borough of Ealing) was allowed on 20 December 2023 by Inspector Braithwaite J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there is sufficient precise and unambiguous evidence to demonstrate, on the balance of probabilities, that Flat 319 has been occupied continuously for the four year period prior to the date of the application.
Use of part of the first floor as a self-contained flat (Flat 319)
- Authority
- London Borough of Ealing
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Braithwaite J
- Postcode
- UB6 9BG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether there is sufficient precise and unambiguous evidence to demonstrate, on the balance of probabilities, that Flat 319 has been occupied continuously for the four year period prior to the date of the application
What decided it
The combination of tenancy deposit protection certificates, Assured Shorthold Tenancy agreements, and a sworn Statutory Declaration from the Appellant company's Director provided sufficient precise and unambiguous evidence of continuous occupation for over four years, with the absence of council tax records being non-determinative.
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