349 Wightman Road, Hornsey, Haringey, London, N8 0NA

Planning appeal 3317096 at 349 Wightman Road, Hornsey, Haringey, London, N8 0NA (London Borough of Haringey) was allowed on 31 August 2023 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal accommodation standards and provision of external amenity space.

internal alterations, together with enlargement of existing rear dormer and ground floor side extension (as approved under application HGY/2022/1597), to increase the existing Sui Generis HMO from 7 rooms to 8 rooms (up to 8 people). Provision of cycle and refuse storage

Authority: London Borough of Haringey
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Lancaster K
Postcode: N8 0NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal accommodation standards and provision of external amenity space
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The Inspector was satisfied that the modest increase from 7 to 8 occupants would not materially worsen living conditions for future occupiers or neighbours, particularly given that the same kitchen and amenity provision had been found acceptable in the previous approval for 7 occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP2Policy DM12Policy DM17Policy D6

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