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Dismissed22 July 20253361428

31 Hall Lane, London, NW4 4TJ

Planning appeal 3361428 at 31 Hall Lane, London, NW4 4TJ (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 22 July 2025 by Inspector Barton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would result in the unacceptable loss of a family dwelling.

change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to 5-person HMO (Use Class C4)

Authority
London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Barton P
Postcode
NW4 4TJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would result in the unacceptable loss of a family dwelling
  • whether the proposed development would make adequate arrangements for parking
  • the effect of the proposed development on the residential character of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal failed to demonstrate an identified need for an HMO that would justify the loss of a family dwelling, and lacked a planning obligation to secure CPZ permit restrictions, making it contrary to the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HOU04Policy HOU03Policy H9 of the London PlanPolicy TRC03Policy TRC01Policies T4, T6 and T6.1 of the London PlanPolicy CDH01

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