®Planning appeal decision
85 Elmer Gardens, Isleworth, TW7 6EZ
Planning appeal 3358131 at 85 Elmer Gardens, Isleworth, TW7 6EZ (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 20 June 2025 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the property is suitable for conversion with particular regard to its location, access to public transport, and floor area.
the ‘proposed change of use from single dwelling to large HMO following with Single Storey Rear Extension and Loft conversion with a rear dormer and front roof lights.’
- Authority
- London Borough of Hounslow
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Burch S
- Postcode
- TW7 6EZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether or not the property is suitable for conversion with particular regard to its location, access to public transport, and floor area
- the effect of the proposed extensions on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to disturbance
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to outdoor amenity space
- the effect of the proposed development on parking provision
- whether the proposed development, together with other similar developments in the surrounding area, would have an unacceptable cumulative effect on the character and residential amenity of the area
What decided it
The proposal fails in principle as the property does not meet the minimum floor area and location/transport accessibility criteria set out in Policy SC10, and the resulting harm to neighbouring residential amenity through noise and disturbance, combined with inadequate parking provision and lack of cumulative impact assessment, collectively outweigh any benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SC10Policy SC5Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy SC7Policy EC2
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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