92 Cambridge Close, Hounslow, TW4 7BG

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy SC10, Policy CC1, Policy CC2, Policy EC2

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