Planning appeal decision
490 Green Lane, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 9LQ
Planning appeal 3327576 at 490 Green Lane, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 9LQ (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 20 February 2024 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the change of use to an HMO would be appropriate, having regard to relevant development plan policies and the standard of accommodation to be provided.
change of use from dwelling to large HMO
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- IG3 9LQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the change of use to an HMO would be appropriate, having regard to relevant development plan policies and the standard of accommodation to be provided
What decided it
Room 2 would provide oppressive, gloomy living conditions with poor light, no outlook and cramped space, failing to meet the high standards of accommodation required by Policies D6 and LP26.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP6Policy LP26Policy D6
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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