Planning appeal decision
94 Mangold Way, Erith, DA18 4DF
Planning appeal 3342610 at 94 Mangold Way, Erith, DA18 4DF (London Borough of Bexley) was allowed on 21 November 2024 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the provision of a balanced community, with particular regard to the number of HMOs in the area and the supply of family housing.
change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to class C4 HMO (House of Multiple Occupation) for a maximum of 5 people and erection of single storey rear and front infill extensions and provision of bicycle storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Bexley
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- DA18 4DF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the provision of a balanced community, with particular regard to the number of HMOs in the area and the supply of family housing
What decided it
The absence of an over-concentration of HMOs in the particular area and the provision of affordable accommodation that widens housing choice outweighed the loss of a single family dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy DP5Policy DP6
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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