®Planning appeal decision
52 York Way, London, N1 9AB
Planning appeal 3338653 at 52 York Way, London, N1 9AB (London Borough of Islington) was dismissed on 31 July 2024 by Inspector Skelly C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers with regard to space standards for communal areas.
Internal alterations supporting change of use from small-scale HMO for up to 6 residents (Class C4) to large-scale HMO for up to 10 residents (Sui Generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Islington
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Skelly C
- Postcode
- N1 9AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers with regard to space standards for communal areas
- whether it meets relevant sustainable design standards
What decided it
The communal kitchen falls below the required 11.5sqm minimum standard for large-scale HMOs with 8-10 residents, and the external terrace is too small and obstructed to function as adequate communal space, thereby failing to meet Policy H10 and the Standards for Houses in Multiple Occupation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H10Policy S1Policy S2Policy S4Policy S6Policy S7Policy S9Policy S10
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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