®Planning appeal decision
79 Stirling Road, Waltham Forest, London , E17 6BS
Planning appeal 3329588 at 79 Stirling Road, Waltham Forest, London , E17 6BS (Waltham Forest London Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 April 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the suitability of the proposed development, having regard to the development plan's approach to the provision of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).
conversion of residential dwelling house into 6 person HMO
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- E17 6BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the suitability of the proposed development, having regard to the development plan's approach to the provision of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
- whether or not the proposed development would provide appropriate living conditions for the future occupiers of the properties, with regard to internal living space
- whether or not the proposed waste storage arrangements comply with local policy and guidance
What decided it
The original dwelling's floor area of less than 124 square metres fails to meet the minimum threshold for HMO conversion under Policy 20 of LP1, and its conversion would result in an unacceptable loss of a larger family dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 20 of LP1Policy 15 of LP1Policy 93 of LP1Policy DM6 of the DMP
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 63
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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