®Planning appeal decision
59 Weir Hall Road, London, N18 1EL
Planning appeal 3355025 at 59 Weir Hall Road, London, N18 1EL (London Borough of Enfield) was dismissed on 12 June 2025 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether future occupiers of the proposed development would have satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to the overall size of the accommodation, and the communal kitchen/living space.
Change of use from single dwelling (Class C3) to 5-bed HMO (Class C4) for up to 5 occupiers, ground floor rear extension, provision of cycle and refuse storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Enfield
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hunter A
- Postcode
- N18 1EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether future occupiers of the proposed development would have satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to the overall size of the accommodation, and the communal kitchen/living space
What decided it
The inadequate size and poor functionality of the proposed 10 square metre communal kitchen/living space for 5 occupiers would provide harmful living conditions that significantly and demonstrably outweigh the housing benefits.
The benefits of providing an HMO with accommodation for 5 occupiers in a well-connected area and contributing to housing supply were outweighed by the significant harm from inadequate communal living space that would give rise to harmful living conditions for future occupiers
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6 of The London PlanPolicy 4 of The Enfield Plan, Core Strategy 2010-2025Policy DMD5 of Enfield's Development Management DocumentPolicy DMD8 of Enfield's Development Management Document
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 135
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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