5 Crossway, Hayes, UB3 3JG

Planning appeal 3360554 at 5 Crossway, Hayes, UB3 3JG (London Borough of Hillingdon) was dismissed on 1 August 2025 by Inspector Shrimplin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area (including by alterations to the frontage) and on the amenity of nearby residents (whether amenity would be harmed by undue noise and disturbance).

described in the application form as “Change of use from Single Dwelling (C3) to Class (C4) 6-Bed HMO”

Authority: London Borough of Hillingdon
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Shrimplin R
Postcode: UB3 3JG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area (including by alterations to the frontage) and on the amenity of nearby residents (whether amenity would be harmed by undue noise and disturbance)
Whether the scheme would provide satisfactory living conditions for occupiers of the proposed new residential accommodation, by the provision of adequate internal and external living space
The adequacy of car parking and cycle storage provision in connection with the project

What decided it

The lack of adequate car parking provision (only two spaces available against a requirement for three) combined with the over-intensification of use causing undue disturbance to neighbours and erosion of the character of the surrounding Area of Special Local Character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMHB 11Policy DMHB 16Policy DMHB 18Policy DMHB 5Policy DMH 5Policy T5Policy T6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12

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