®Planning appeal decision
11 Minet Gardens, Brent, London, NW10 8AS
Planning appeal 3359152 at 11 Minet Gardens, Brent, London, NW10 8AS (London Borough of Brent) was dismissed on 30 May 2025 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupants, with particular regard to the standard of internal accommodation.
‘conversion of the 6 bedroom 10 person HMO into an 8 bedroom 13 person HMO to include the erection of a rear dormer, 2nd floor roof extension to the rear outrigger and installation of 2x front rooflights.’
- Authority
- London Borough of Brent
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Tinsley F
- Postcode
- NW10 8AS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupants, with particular regard to the standard of internal accommodation
- the mix and balance of housing, with particular regard to the supply of housing in the area
- fire safety
What decided it
The proposed development would provide inadequate internal accommodation and communal amenity space for 13 occupants, failing to comply with the SPD and London Plan Policy D6, which harm to future occupants' living conditions outweighs the benefits of additional housing supply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D6Policy D12aPolicy BH7Policy BH10Policy BH11Policy H9Policy BH1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 5
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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