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Allowed3 April 20253356971

1 Hurstfield Crescent, Hayes, UB4 8DN

Planning appeal 3356971 at 1 Hurstfield Crescent, Hayes, UB4 8DN (London Borough of Hillingdon) was allowed on 3 April 2025 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be tantamount to the creation of a self-contained flat.

change of use from a 6 unit small HMO (Use Class C4) to a 7 unit HMO (Sui Generis) for up to 7 people

Authority
London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Wilson D
Postcode
UB4 8DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would be tantamount to the creation of a self-contained flat

What decided it

The access arrangements and planning description restricting the second floor to shared HMO use, combined with the Council's acceptance of the principle and absence of harm to neighbours, parking or highways, meant the development would not be tantamount to creating a self-contained flat.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D6Policy T6Policy DMH 5Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 16Policy DMHB 18Policy DMHD 1Policy DMT 1Policy DMT 2Policy DMT 6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 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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