79 Stirling Road, Waltham Forest, LONDON , E17 6BS

conversion of residential dwelling house into 6 person HMO

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Townend K

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.

Framework references: 63

Plan policies cited: Policy 20 of LP1, Policy 15 of LP1, Policy 93 of LP1, Policy DM6 of the DMP

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