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Allowed7 May 20253351260

4 Rofant Road, Northwood, HA6 3BE

Planning appeal 3351260 at 4 Rofant Road, Northwood, HA6 3BE (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 7 May 2025 by Inspector Housden C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode
HA6 3BE

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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