®Planning appeal decision
219a High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7BH
Planning appeal 3325957 at 219a High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7BH (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 March 2024 by Inspector Francis M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the suitability of the site for the proposal, having regard to the development plan's approach to family housing.
construction of rear dormer extensions to properties at 219-227 and 231-239 together with the conversion of existing flats above shops into 5- bedroom 5-person HMOs (Use Class C4). Associated refuse and cycle storage
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Francis M
- Postcode
- E17 7BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the suitability of the site for the proposal, having regard to the development plan's approach to family housing
- whether the proposed cycle storage is appropriate
- whether the proposed refuse collection and recycling provision is appropriate
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory parking arrangements and promote the use of sustainable transport
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan's approach to family housing through over-intensification of HMO conversions in a restricted conversion ward and loss of family-sized housing, and this conflict is not outweighed by any material considerations.
The moderate economic benefits of the proposal were outweighed by the significant conflicts with development plan policies on family housing, cycle storage, refuse provision and parking arrangements, and the adverse impacts of granting permission would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM6Policy DM5Policy CS2Policy CS13Policy CS7Policy DM16Policy DM32Policy CS6Policy CS15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 225
- Judgments
- Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823 (Admin)
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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