23 Ravenshurst Avenue, London, NW4 4EE

Planning appeal 3355741 at 23 Ravenshurst Avenue, London, NW4 4EE (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 11 July 2025 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be a suitable location for a House in Multiple Occupancy (HMO), having regard to the Council's spatial strategy.

the erection of a roof extension to provide a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at ground floor level with office and counselling rooms at first floor together with amenity spaces, refuse storage and dedicated cycle provision

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Goldberg V
Postcode: NW4 4EE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would be a suitable location for a House in Multiple Occupancy (HMO), having regard to the Council's spatial strategy
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including associated noise and disturbance
whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for its occupants in respect of outlook, outdoor amenity space and daylight/sunlight
whether a s106 is necessary to address the transport impacts of the proposed development

What decided it

The proposal would not be a suitable location for an HMO having regard to the Council's spatial strategy, would result in harm to character and appearance, and would fail to provide acceptable living conditions for occupants in respect of outlook and outdoor amenity space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HOU04Policy HOU03Policy CDH01Policy D6Policy D3Policy CDH07Policy T4Policy T6Policy T6.1Policy TRC01Policy TRC03

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