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Allowed2 February 20243319758

38 Alexandra Road, Hounslow, TW3 4HN

Planning appeal 3319758 at 38 Alexandra Road, Hounslow, TW3 4HN (London Borough of Hounslow) was allowed on 2 February 2024 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the property is suitable for use as a 10-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) with particular regard to the size of the original property, the effect on the residential amenities of the area, and the provision of cycle parking and waste facilities.

a material change of use to 10 bed HMO (sui generis)

Authority
London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Ellis G
Postcode
TW3 4HN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the property is suitable for use as a 10-bed House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) with particular regard to the size of the original property, the effect on the residential amenities of the area, and the provision of cycle parking and waste facilities

What decided it

The property's suitable size, detached location, good condition, and the absence of evidence of material harm to residential amenities or unacceptable HMO concentration, combined with the ability to secure adequate cycle and waste facilities through conditions, justified allowing the intensification from 8 to 10 bed spaces.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SC10Policy CC2Policy EC2Policy EQ7

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