1 Garth Road, Barnet, NW2 2NH

Planning appeal 6000295 at 1 Garth Road, Barnet, NW2 2NH (London Borough of Barnet) was dismissed on 24 September 2025 by Inspector Burch S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed change of use would be acceptable, with regard to identified need, the supply of family housing and effect on the character of the area.

for the change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a 5 bed, 6 person HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) (Use Class C4)

Authority: London Borough of Barnet
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Burch S
Postcode: NW2 2NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed change of use would be acceptable, with regard to identified need, the supply of family housing and effect on the character of the area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regard to noise and disturbance
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with regard to parking provision

What decided it

The proposal failed to demonstrate an identified need for an HMO and would result in unacceptable harm to the character of the area and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through noise and disturbance, contrary to Policies HOU04, HOU02, ECC02 and D3.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy HOU04Policy HOU02Policy D3Policy D14Policy ECC02Policy T6.1Policy TRC03Policy H16

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