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Notice upheld16 June 20253327323

149 Farm Road, Edgware, HA8 9LP

Planning appeal 3327323 at 149 Farm Road, Edgware, HA8 9LP (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 16 June 2025 by Inspector Renaudon L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The loss of family housing in an area characterised by housing and for which there is a need.

Without planning permission, the making of a material change of use of the property into a large (Sui Generis) House of Multiple Occupation (HMO)

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Renaudon L
Postcode
HA8 9LP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The loss of family housing in an area characterised by housing and for which there is a need
  • The effects on living conditions of neighbouring residents
  • The requirements for cycle and refuse storage facilities
  • Whether the site is sufficiently sustainably located as to be suitable for its residents

What decided it

The change of use to an HMO is contrary to the development plan, particularly Policies DM08 and DM01, as it results in the loss of family housing in a road characterised by houses without demonstrated need for HMO provision and with inadequate consideration of impacts on neighbours' parking and amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM08Policy DM09Policy DM01

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