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Dismissed24 March 20253355804

145 Bridgewater Road, Wembley, HA0 1AH

Planning appeal 3355804 at 145 Bridgewater Road, Wembley, HA0 1AH (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 24 March 2025 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the suitability of the proposed development, having regard to the development plan's approach to the provision of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

change of use from a single family dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4)

Authority
London Borough of Brent
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Townend K
Postcode
HA0 1AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the suitability of the proposed development, having regard to the development plan's approach to the provision of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
  • whether or not the proposed property management arrangements comply with local policy and guidance

What decided it

The appeal site's poor access to public transport (PTAL 2 rather than required 3) and services beyond recommended walking distance, combined with the significant borough need for family housing, rendered the loss of the family dwelling unacceptable under Policy BH7.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BH7Policy DMP1

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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