®Planning appeal decision
Dismissed13 November 20256000539
86 Deans Lane, London, ha8 9np
change of use from a single dwelling to use as HMO
- Authority
- London Borough of Barnet
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Han U
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the housing mix and character of the area, and whether the location of the site is suitable having regard to its accessibility by public transport
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties having regard to noise, disturbance and general activity
- whether the first floor right rear bedroom provides adequate living conditions for the occupiers of the development with regard to internal floor space
What decided it
The development fails to demonstrate an identified need for HMO accommodation as required by Policy HOU04(b), and the first-floor bedroom fails to meet the Council's HMO space standards, providing inadequate living conditions.
Plan policies cited: Policy HOU04, Policy HOU02, Policy HOU03, Policy D3, Policy D14, 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.