195 Princes Avenue, LONDON, NW9 9QS

Authority: London Borough of Brent
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Berry A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the principle of an HMO in this location with reference to the loss of a purpose-built, family dwelling and its accessibility to amenities
the effect of the development on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers of the appeal property in respect of the quality of the internal accommodation, cycle storage and outdoor amenity space
the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties in respect of noise and disturbance; bin storage and garden maintenance; and demand for on-street parking

What decided it

The development fails to comply with criterion (a) of Policy BH7 due to poor accessibility to amenities, and causes unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise and disturbance from the significantly increased level of activity generated by multiple independent occupants.

Plan policies cited: Policy BH11, Policy BH7, Policy DMP1, Policy T6.1

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