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Dismissed5 January 20263372907

97 Rydal Crescent, Perivale, Greenford, UB6 8DZ

Planning appeal 3372907 at 97 Rydal Crescent, Perivale, Greenford, UB6 8DZ (London Borough of Ealing) was dismissed on 5 January 2026 by Inspector Unwin N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character of the area and community cohesion.

the change of use of 97 Rydal Crescent from a dwellinghouse (Class C3 use) to a six room/six-person small house in multiple occupation (Class C4 use)

Authority
London Borough of Ealing
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Unwin N
Postcode
UB6 8DZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character of the area and community cohesion
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers, with specific regard to internal communal living space

What decided it

The unacceptable effect on the character of the area and community cohesion combined with inadequate internal communal living space for six occupants.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H9 of the London Plan (2021)Policy D3 of the London PlanPolicy D6 of the London Plan

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