®Planning appeal decision
Allowed7 May 20253351260
4 Rofant Road, Northwood, HA6 3BE
proposed change of use from Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Class C4 (Small HMO) 6 bedroom up to 6 persons
- Authority
- London Borough of Hillingdon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Housden C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on the character of the area and on the living conditions of nearby neighbours with specific reference to noise and disturbance
- Whether the change of use would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants, with specific regard to provision of communal space and the impact of noise on bedroom 2
What decided it
The limitation of the C4 HMO use class to six unrelated individuals by definition meant the level and intensity of use would be comparable to existing residential properties and would not result in materially harmful noise and disturbance or inadequate living conditions for future occupiers.
Plan policies cited: DMH5, DMHB11, DMHD1, DMHB16, D3, D13, D6, D14
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