®Planning appeal decision
219a High Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7BH
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
- Authority
- Waltham Forest London Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Francis M
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.
Framework references: 11, 225
Plan policies cited: Policy DM6, Policy DM5, Policy CS2, Policy CS13, Policy CS7, Policy DM16, Policy DM32, Policy CS6, Policy CS15
Judgments cited: Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823 (Admin)
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