12 Cavendish Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3EA

Planning appeal 6000914 at 12 Cavendish Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3EA (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 6 May 2026 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the loss of a single dwelling in this location would conflict with the aims of local planning policy to create mixed and balanced communities.

Proposed change of use of the existing property from a residential dwelling (Use Class C) to a 6 bedroom 9 person HMO (Use Class Sui Generis) including the construction of a first floor rear extension and conversion of the existing loft space with rear dormer

Authority: London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Pattison B
Postcode: IG1 3EA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the loss of a single dwelling in this location would conflict with the aims of local planning policy to create mixed and balanced communities
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and living conditions of neighbouring residents, with respect to noise and general activity

What decided it

The loss of a family-sized dwelling in conflict with Policy LP6 (which requires HMO conversions to be located within defined centres) and Policy LP5 (which seeks to maintain larger family housing) outweighed the benefits of housing supply in the context of the tilted balance.

The benefits of housing supply and HMO provision for lower-income residents were outweighed by the significant harm to the supply of family housing and conflict with development plan policies aimed at creating mixed and balanced communities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP5Policy LP6Policy LP26
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 61Paragraph 63

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