147A High Street, LONDON, E17 7BX

construction of a dormer roof extension to main rear roof, extension above two storey rear outrigger and installation of two roof-lights to front roof to facilitate change of use from one self-contained residential unit (1x3-bed) (Use Class C3) to use as a large house in multiple occupation for up to 8 persons (HMO) (Use Class Sui Generis)

Authority: Waltham Forest London Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Cross D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The supply of family housing
The character and appearance of the host building and the area
Cycle parking
Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
On-street parking and sustainable transport

What decided it

The proposal would result in the loss of a family housing unit below the 124sqm threshold set by Policy 20 with no replacement accommodation of the same type, contrary to the development plan.

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: Policy 15, Policy 20, Policy 53, Policy 60, Policy 61, Policy 66, Policy 81

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