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Dismissed27 May 20253358412

187 The Vale, Childs Hill, London, NW11 8TL

Planning appeal 3358412 at 187 The Vale, Childs Hill, London, NW11 8TL (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 27 May 2025 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether there is an identified need for a HMO.

Change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5-bed HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) (Use Class C4) (Retrospective Application)

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Deane G
Postcode
NW11 8TL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether there is an identified need for a HMO
  • The effect of the development on family housing
  • The effect of the development on the character of the local area
  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties
  • The effect of the development on vehicle parking and highway safety

What decided it

The development fails to meet an identified need for a HMO, results in the loss of a family-sized dwelling contrary to the Council's housing priorities, and causes significant harm to the residential character of the local area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP Policy HOU04LP Policy HOU03LP Policy HOU01LP Policy CDH01LP Policy TRC03TLP Policy T4TLP Policy T6TLP Policy T6.1

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