78 Holmwood Road, Enfield, EN3 6QH

Planning appeal 3352476 at 78 Holmwood Road, Enfield, EN3 6QH (London Borough of Enfield) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 March 2026 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the HMO use is acceptable, having regard to the effect on the supply of single-family dwelling houses.

Without planning permission, the conversion of a single-family dwelling into a HMO

Authority: London Borough of Enfield
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Satheesan R
Postcode: EN3 6QH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the HMO use is acceptable, having regard to the effect on the supply of single-family dwelling houses
The effect of the use of the property as an HMO on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance and the character of the area
The effect of the use of the property as a HMO on the living conditions of current and future occupiers of the HMO, with particular regard to floorspace and layout

What decided it

The property fails to meet the requirements of Policy DMD5 regarding compensatory provision for family accommodation, results in unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbours, and provides substandard living conditions for HMO occupiers with insufficient communal living and dining space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMD5Core Policy 4Policy CP 30Policy DMD8Policy DMD37Policy DMD68Policy D3 of the London Plan, 2021Policy CP4Policy DMD6

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