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Dismissed26 March 20263376151

232 Kings Road, Harrow, HA2 9JR

Planning appeal 3376151 at 232 Kings Road, Harrow, HA2 9JR (London Borough of Harrow) was dismissed on 26 March 2026 by Inspector Hunter A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

the change of use of an existing dwelling house to 7-bed HMO

Authority
London Borough of Harrow
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hunter A
Postcode
HA2 9JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
  • whether future occupiers would have satisfactory living conditions, with particular regard to noise and disturbance and the proposed communal areas
  • the location of the proposed HMO
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development would be harmful to the living conditions of both neighbouring occupiers and future occupiers through excessive noise and disturbance and inadequate communal facilities, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high standards of amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D3Policy D14Policy DM1Policy DM26Policy DM30Policy CS1Policy HO10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 57Paragraph 135

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