Planning appeal decision
2A Western Avenue, London, NW11 9HH
Planning appeal 3341712 at 2A Western Avenue, London, NW11 9HH (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 26 September 2024 by Inspector Knight A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there is an identified need for the proposed use and, if so, whether it would harm the character of the area.
the change of use of the property from a single-family dwelling (Class C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)(Class C4) for 4 people. Provision of off-street parking, together with cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Knight A
- Postcode
- NW11 9HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether there is an identified need for the proposed use and, if so, whether it would harm the character of the area
What decided it
The proposal would harmfully erode the established suburban residential character of Western Avenue through visible indicators of multiple-occupancy use, conflicting with development plan policies requiring that development does not harm the character and amenities of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM08Policy DM01Policy DM09Policy HOU04Policy D3Policy D14Policy H10Policy CS1Policy CS4Policy CS5
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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