®Planning appeal decision
12 Cavendish Gardens, Ilford, IG1 3EA
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 61, 63
Plan policies cited: Policy LP5, Policy LP6, Policy LP26
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.