®Planning appeal decision
19 Wedmore Road, Greenford, UB6 8SB
Planning appeal 3367385 at 19 Wedmore Road, Greenford, UB6 8SB (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 2 April 2026 by Inspector Preston C, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- UB6 8SB
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
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- 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 PlanPolicies 7A and 7B of the DMDPDPolicy T1 of the London PlanPolicy T6 of the London PlanPolicy 7D of the DMDPD
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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