56 Langley Road, Slough, SL3 7AD

Planning appeal 3329403 at 56 Langley Road, Slough, SL3 7AD (Slough Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 June 2025 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing in the Borough.

the change of use of property legally under planning use class C4 (small HMO up to 6 rooms) to sui-generis HMO / C2 for 9 rooms with ancillary office facilities, 6 car parking spaces, bin and cycle storage and garden amenity

Authority: Slough Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Jones D
Postcode: SL3 7AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing in the Borough
The living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties, having particular regard to noise and disturbance
The character and appearance of the area
Highway safety, having particular regard to vehicle parking

What decided it

The substantial harm to family housing supply, living conditions of neighbours, and character of the area significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of the proposal, even under the tilted balance triggered by the Council's inability to demonstrate five-year housing land supply.

The modest benefits of housing supply contribution and meeting specific housing needs were substantially and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial harms to family housing supply, neighbouring living conditions, and local character, resulting in dismissal despite the tilted balance applying.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Core Policy 4Core Policy 8Policy H20Policy T2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 116

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