19 Wedmore Road, GREENFORD, UB6 8SB

Without planning permission, the material change of use from a single dwellinghouse to two houses in multiple occupation, facilitated by the erection of a part single part two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension and alteration of roof from hip to gable end and rear roof extension ("the Unauthorised Use")

Authority: London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Inquiry
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Preston C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the development provides suitable living conditions for existing and future residents
The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents
The effect of the development on the demand for on-street parking and congestion and whether it contributes to sustainable transport modes
If any harm arises in the above, the extent to which any fall-back position is a material consideration
Consideration of the personal circumstances of those residing within the property, having regard to the implications for their home and private life and whether any interference with Article 8 Convention Rights would be proportionate

What decided it

The Inspector found that the appellant had not proved the property was ever lawfully converted into two flats, and that the resulting HMO use caused substantial, unmitigated harm to character, living conditions and neighbouring amenity which was not outweighed by the fallback position or Article 8 considerations.

the combined weight of harm to character, occupants' living conditions, neighbours' living conditions and sustainable transport was substantial and was not outweighed by the limited, non-comparable fallback position or by Article 8 interference with occupants' home life, so permission was refused

Plan policies cited: Policy D3 of the London Plan (2021), Policies 7.4 and 7B of the Council's Development Management Development Plan Document (2013), Policy D6 of the London Plan, Policies 7A and 7B of the DMDPD, Policy T1 of the London Plan, Policy T6 of the London Plan, Policy 7D of the DMDPD

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