Planning appeal decision
48 Oldberry Road, Edgware, HA8 9DB
Planning appeal 3376088 at 48 Oldberry Road, Edgware, HA8 9DB (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 26 August 2026 by Inspector Bale M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the matters alleged in the enforcement notice (use as an HMO) have occurred (ground (b)).
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Bale M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the matters alleged in the enforcement notice (use as an HMO) have occurred (ground (b))
- Whether planning permission should be granted for use as an HMO (ground (a))
What decided it
The use as an HMO would conflict with the development plan policies requiring development to safeguard the area's character and protect neighbouring living conditions, with no material considerations shown to indicate a decision should be taken otherwise than in accordance with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU04 of the Barnet Local Plan 2025Policy CDH01 of the Barnet Local Plan 2025Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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