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Dismissed5 December 20253372722

92 Cambridge Close, Hounslow, TW4 7BG

Planning appeal 3372722 at 92 Cambridge Close, Hounslow, TW4 7BG (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 5 December 2025 by Inspector Armstrong N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the property would be suitable for conversion, with particular reference to its location and floor area.

Retention of single storey rear extension. Retention of use of the dwelling as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) with four bedrooms for six occupants”

Authority
London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Armstrong N
Postcode
TW4 7BG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether or not the property would be suitable for conversion, with particular reference to its location and floor area
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to noise and disturbance
  • the effect of the development on parking provision and the local transport network
  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to bin storage

What decided it

The property fails to meet Policy SC10's locational and floor area requirements for HMO conversion, being neither within convenient walking distance of town centre facilities nor possessing the minimum 130sqm original floor area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SC10Policy CC1Policy CC2Policy EC2

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