13 Goulton Road, LONDON, E5 8HA

the Change of use from residential to House in Multiple Occupation use 9 People (Sui Generis), and all associated works

Authority: London Borough of Hackney
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Redford R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the borough's housing stock in relation to family housing
the effect on transport infrastructure with regard to car parking
whether it would provide adequate living standards in relation to rent levels and internal facilities

What decided it

The proposal would result in the loss of a family home to the detriment of the borough's housing stock without demonstrating that the property is unsuitable for family occupation or that HMO use is more necessary than the existing use.

Plan policies cited: LP Policy LP12, LP Policy LP22, LP Policy LP14, London Plan Policy H8, London Plan Policy T6, LP Policy LP45

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