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Dismissed11 March 20263375275

74A College Road, London, SW19 2BS

Planning appeal 3375275 at 74A College Road, London, SW19 2BS (London Borough of Merton) was dismissed on 11 March 2026 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing within the area.

proposal of change of use from C3 (residential dwelling) to C4 (small HMO)

Authority
London Borough of Merton
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
James A
Postcode
SW19 2BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing within the area
  • whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal layout
  • whether the proposed development would provide acceptable cycle parking facilities

What decided it

The net loss of a family-sized home in an area with demonstrated need for family housing, combined with unacceptable living conditions due to undersized bedrooms and failure to secure adequate cycle parking, rendered the proposal unacceptable.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H11.1Policy D6Policy D12.3Policy T16.2Policy T5

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