Planning appeal decision
66 Boxtree Road, Harrow, HA3 6TH
Planning appeal 3332445 at 66 Boxtree Road, Harrow, HA3 6TH (London Borough of Harrow) was allowed on 27 August 2024 by Inspector Williams K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal space and privacy.
Change of use from HMO C4 to Sui Generis (Large HMO) for 7 persons
- Authority
- London Borough of Harrow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Williams K
- Postcode
- HA3 6TH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers with particular regard to internal space and privacy
What decided it
The amended plan demonstrating that the proposed new bedroom would exceed the minimum width requirement of 2.15m and provide sufficient internal space and privacy comparable to existing bedrooms, combined with adequate communal facilities for the additional occupant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM30Policy DM1Policy 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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