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Dismissed7 May 20253353615

146 Fleetwood Road, London, NW10 1NN

Planning appeal 3353615 at 146 Fleetwood Road, London, NW10 1NN (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 7 May 2025 by Inspector Clark L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the suitability of the proposed development, having regard to the development plans approach to the provision of HMOs, with particular regard to public transport and identified housing need.

change of use from dwellinghouse (C3) to HMO (C4)

Authority
London Borough of Brent
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Clark L
Postcode
NW10 1NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the suitability of the proposed development, having regard to the development plans approach to the provision of HMOs, with particular regard to public transport and identified housing need
  • whether the development would make adequate provision for urban greening with particular regard to biodiversity, sustainable drainage and water conservation targets
  • whether the development would provide its occupants with acceptable living conditions with particular regard to communal facilities

What decided it

The loss of a family-sized dwelling in a low public transport accessibility area, contrary to the development plan's prioritisation of family housing and HMO provision in well-connected locations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BH7Policy BH10Policy BH6Policy BGI1Policy BSUI4Policy BH4Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy G5 of the London PlanPolicy SI 5 of the London Plan

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