12 Fanshawe Avenue, Barking, IG11 8RG

Planning appeal 3362629 at 12 Fanshawe Avenue, Barking, IG11 8RG (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 24 July 2025 by Inspector Ellis D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), with particular regards to the supply of family housing and the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with regards to the potential for noise and disturbance and to the provision of waste storage.

change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to 5 bedroom, 7 person HMO (Sui Generis)

Authority: London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Ellis D
Postcode: IG11 8RG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), with particular regards to the supply of family housing and the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with regards to the potential for noise and disturbance and to the provision of waste storage
Whether the proposal provides adequate and well-located cycle parking

What decided it

The proposal would result in the loss of existing family housing without meeting an identified local need for HMO accommodation, causing significant harm to mixed and balanced communities that outweighs the housing supply benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DMH5Policy SP3Policy SP7Policy DMD1Policy DMSI3Policy DMSI8Policy DMT3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 129Paragraph 135

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