47 Netherlands Road, New Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 1BP

Planning appeal 3339184 at 47 Netherlands Road, New Barnet, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 1BP (London Borough of Barnet) was allowed on 17 January 2025 by Inspector Catcheside E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is suitable for a HMO, having regard to local character, the supply of family housing, and accessibility by sustainable travel modes.

change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to a 5 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4)

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Catcheside E
Postcode: EN5 1BP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is suitable for a HMO, having regard to local character, the supply of family housing, and accessibility by sustainable travel modes
the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbours, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
whether the development provides an adequate standard of accommodation for its occupiers, with particular regard to the internal living space and kitchen facilities

What decided it

The emerging Local Plan Policy HOU04's definition of harmful concentration (three or more HMOs in ten nearest properties) and the site's demonstrated accessibility to public transport within 800m of a railway station, combined with the absence of substantive evidence of harm to character or neighbours' living conditions, justified allowing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS1Policy CS5Policy CS NPPFPolicy DM01Policy DM04Policy DM08Policy DM09Policy HOU03Policy HOU04Policy D3Policy D6

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