217 Colney Hatch Lane, London, N10 1AP

Authority: Barnet
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: N10 1AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is suitably located for use as a HMO, having regard to the development plan and the effect on the supply of family housing
the effect of the development on highway and pedestrian safety, with particular regard to car parking

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate an identified need for HMO accommodation in this location and the inability to demonstrate that parking associated with the HMO use would avoid unacceptable risk to highway and pedestrian safety.

any benefits are substantially outweighed by the adverse effects when assessed against the national decision-making policies in the revised Framework

Plan policies cited: Policy HOU04, Policy HOU02, Policy H9 of the London Plan, Policy D3 of the London Plan, Policy T4 of the London Plan, Policy TRC03 of the Local Plan, Policy T6.1 of the London Plan

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