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Dismissed10 September 20253367196

98 Whitton Road, Hounslow, TW3 2ES

Planning appeal 3367196 at 98 Whitton Road, Hounslow, TW3 2ES (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 10 September 2025 by Inspector Tinsley F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The suitability of the premises for use as a six-bedroom HMO accommodating up to 12 persons, considering its location and the size of the existing property.

‘change of use of single dwelling into HMO (house in multiple occupation) for up to 12 people. Retrospective’

Authority
London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Tinsley F
Postcode
TW3 2ES

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The suitability of the premises for use as a six-bedroom HMO accommodating up to 12 persons, considering its location and the size of the existing property.
  • The impact of the proposed development on the living conditions of surrounding occupiers, particularly in relation to increased activity and the use of the premises as an HMO.
  • The impact of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, with regard to the standard of accommodation provided and the adequacy of waste and recycling facilities.

What decided it

The location of the premises is unsuitable for HMO use as it is more than 400 metres from the nearest town centre and has only PTAL 3 public transport accessibility rather than the required PTAL 4, contrary to Policy SC10 and the SPD.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SC10Policy CC2

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