®Planning appeal decision
4 Fortescue Road, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2EB
Planning appeal 3364438 at 4 Fortescue Road, Colliers Wood, London, SW19 2EB (London Borough of Merton) was allowed on 29 September 2025 by Inspector Wilson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for the occupiers, with particular regard to communal space, light and outlook.
change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a 5-bedroom, 5 person HMO (C4)
- Authority
- London Borough of Merton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wilson S
- Postcode
- SW19 2EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for the occupiers, with particular regard to communal space, light and outlook
- Whether the proposal would provide acceptable storage facilities for cycles, refuse, and recycling
What decided it
The adequacy of the communal kitchen/dining space at 22sqm for 5 persons, combined with conditions to secure cycle storage and refuse/recycling facilities, provided acceptable living conditions and storage in compliance with Local Plan Policy D12.3 and London Plan Policy D6.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D12.3(g)Policy D12.3(m)Policy D12.3(r)Policy D12.3(s)Policy D12.3(t)Policy D12.3(u)London Plan 2021 Policy D6
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.
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