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Notice varied and upheld9 January 20253327630

41 & 41 A Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, SL2 5HN

Planning appeal 3327630 at 41 & 41 A Shaggy Calf Lane, Slough, SL2 5HN (Slough Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 9 January 2025 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the use as a large HMO on the living conditions of the existing and future occupiers of Nos 39 and 43 Shaggy Calf Lane, having regard to noise and disturbance.

without planning permission, the material change of the dwelling house to a large house in multiple occupation (sui generis use) (‘the unauthorised material change of use)

Authority
Slough Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hawkins S
Postcode
SL2 5HN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the use as a large HMO on the living conditions of the existing and future occupiers of Nos 39 and 43 Shaggy Calf Lane, having regard to noise and disturbance
  • The effect on the supply of family housing in the Borough
  • The effect on highway safety, having regard to vehicle parking
  • Whether suitable living conditions are provided for the existing and future occupiers of the property, having regard to outdoor amenity space
  • The effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • Whether the use would create an undesirable precedent for similar development

What decided it

The significant adverse effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through increased noise and disturbance, combined with the loss of family housing supply flexibility, outweighed the modest benefits of the development.

The benefits of contributing to housing needs and making effective use of land, carrying modest weight, were outweighed by the significant adverse effects on neighbouring living conditions and the supply of family housing in the Borough.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H20Policy H14Policy EN1Policy T2Core Policy 8Core Policy 4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 112

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