®Planning appeal decision
61 De Vere Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3EF
Planning appeal 3343454 at 61 De Vere Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3EF (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 7 November 2024 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the size of the internal communal space.
a “Loft conversion with rear dormer. Hip to gable roof alterations. Removal of 2x chimneys. Two front rooflights. Single storey rear extension. Change of use from single dwellinghouse to large HMO for up to 8 people
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- IG1 3EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the size of the internal communal space
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the concentration of Houses in Multiple Occupancy (HMOs) in the immediate area
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the occupiers at No. 63 De Vere Gardens, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The inadequate internal communal space for future occupiers and the unacceptable cumulative noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers at No. 63 from the concentration of HMOs, which together significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited housing benefits.
The benefits of increased housing supply and economic benefits from construction were limited given the loss of a 6-person dwelling, and were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to future occupier living conditions from inadequate communal space and harm to existing neighbour amenity from unacceptable noise and disturbance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP26Policy LP6Policy LP29
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 135
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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