1 Gould Road, Feltham, TW14 8AB

Planning appeal 6008707 at 1 Gould Road, Feltham, TW14 8AB (London Borough of Hounslow) was dismissed on 22 September 2026 by Inspector K Lancaster, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for a house in multiple occupancy (HMO), with particular regard to its accessibility to town centre facilities and public transport links.

Change of use of existing family house (C3) to a House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) for a maximum of eight occupants with associated cycle and refuse storage

Authority: London Borough of Hounslow
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: K Lancaster
Postcode: TW14 8AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for a house in multiple occupancy (HMO), with particular regard to its accessibility to town centre facilities and public transport links

What decided it

The site's poor public transport accessibility (PTAL 1b) and distance from designated town centre facilities (1.4km) make it unsuitable for an HMO, contrary to Policy SC10 and Framework policies S3, S4, DP3 and TR3 promoting sustainable development and accessible locations.

The limited benefits of contributing to housing choice and efficient use of an existing property were substantially outweighed by substantial harm arising from poor accessibility to town centre facilities and public transport, contrary to sustainable development principles.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SC10 of the London Borough of Hounslow Local Plan 2015–2030

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