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Dismissed7 November 20233318677

8 Willoughby Lane, London, N17 0SS

Planning appeal 3318677 at 8 Willoughby Lane, London, N17 0SS (London Borough of Haringey) was dismissed on 7 November 2023 by Inspector Livingstone C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the supply of family housing.

change of use from a single family dwelling to 2 self contained flats

Authority
London Borough of Haringey
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Livingstone C
Postcode
N17 0SS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the supply of family housing
  • whether the development provides suitable living conditions for its occupants with regard to internal floor space, cycle parking and refuse storage facilities

What decided it

The development conflicts with Policy DM16 by converting a family home within the Family Housing Protection Zone to smaller units that fail to meet space standards and lack adequate amenities, thereby harming the supply of family housing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM16Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy SP2 of Haringey's Local Plan Strategic Policies 2013Policy SP11

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