16 School Lane, Pinner, HA5 5NF

Planning appeal 3362144 at 16 School Lane, Pinner, HA5 5NF (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 7 August 2025 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would provide an adequate standard of accommodation for its future occupiers, with particular regard to the size and quality of the communal facilities.

Change of use: From 6 Bed HMO (Class C4) to 8 person HMO (Sui Generis); rooflights in rear roof slope; parking; bin / cycle storage; external alterations

Authority: London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Armstrong N
Postcode: HA5 5NF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the development would provide an adequate standard of accommodation for its future occupiers, with particular regard to the size and quality of the communal facilities

What decided it

The proposed development would not provide an adequate standard of accommodation for future occupiers due to the inadequate size and quality of communal facilities, particularly the reduction in kitchen/communal space and absence of a dedicated communal room for 8 occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D3 of The London Plan (2021)Policy DM1 of Harrow Council Development Management Policies (2013)Policy DM26 of Harrow Council Development Management Policies (2013)Policy DM30 of Harrow Council Development Management Policies (2013)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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