®Planning appeal decision
86 Great North Way, Hendon, Barnet, NW4 1HN
the change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to 6 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (use class sui generis) including demolition of existing garage and single storey rear and side extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- O'Neill A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the site is in a suitable location for the proposed use, with particular regard to the requirements of the Development Plan
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The site's poor public transport accessibility (PTAL 1a) fails to meet development plan requirements for HMO locations, and the proposal would unacceptably compromise privacy for future occupiers of bedrooms 2 and 4 through overlooking from the communal garden.
Plan policies cited: London Plan 2021 Policy H9, Barnet Local Plan 2025 Policy HOU03, Barnet Local Plan 2025 Policy HOU04, London Plan Policy D3, Barnet Local Plan 2025 Policy CDH01
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.