®Planning appeal decision
4 Earlham Grove, London, E7 9AL
Planning appeal 3337110 at 4 Earlham Grove, London, E7 9AL (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 22 June 2026 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the HMO use is acceptable, having regard to the effect on the supply of single-family dwelling houses.
The material change of use to a sui generis house in multiple occupation (HMO)
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Satheesan R
- Postcode
- E7 9AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the HMO use is acceptable, having regard to the effect on the supply of single-family dwelling houses
- The effect of the use of the property as an HMO on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance and the character of the area
- The effect of the use of the property as a HMO on the living conditions of current and future occupiers of the HMO, with particular regard to floorspace and layout, noise, and disturbance
What decided it
The material change of use results in an unacceptable loss of family housing for which there is identified need in the borough, harmful noise and disturbance to neighbours, and substandard living conditions for HMO occupiers, all in conflict with the development plan taken as a whole.
The benefits of providing HMO accommodation and off-street parking do not outweigh the harmful effects on family housing supply, neighbouring living conditions, and HMO occupier amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H1Policy H3Policy H4Policy S1Policy S6Policy SP2Policy SP3Policy SP8Policy GG4 of the London Plan, 2021Policy D6 of the London PlanPolicy D14 of the London Plan
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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