Planning appeal decision
27 Evelyn Avenue, London, NW9 0JF
Planning appeal 3329017 at 27 Evelyn Avenue, London, NW9 0JF (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 3 April 2024 by Inspector Lancaster K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 29 Evelyn Avenue, with particular regard to outlook and light.
change of use from C3 to C4 (HMO) for 6 residents. The creation of a technical room for the boiler and megaflow at the rear of the property
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Lancaster K
- Postcode
- NW9 0JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 29 Evelyn Avenue, with particular regard to outlook and light
- whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space standards
- whether the proposed development would provide adequate cycle parking provision
What decided it
The proposed development would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook and light, and would fail to provide adequate internal space standards for future HMO occupiers, contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DMP1Policy BD1Policy BH7Policy T5Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021
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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