Planning appeal decision
9, Yew Tree Road, Slough, SL1 2AA
Planning appeal 6010730 at 9, Yew Tree Road, Slough, SL1 2AA (Slough) was allowed on 25 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be consistent with development plan policies relating to the range of housing in the Borough.
the change of use from 5 bed (6 person) House in Multiple Occupation (Use Class C4) to 9 bed (9 person) House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis Use)
- Authority
- Slough
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- SL1 2AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be consistent with development plan policies relating to the range of housing in the Borough
- Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living accommodation for future occupants
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupants
What decided it
The appeal property was not in use as family accommodation at the time of the application, so the change from a 6-person to a 9-person HMO did not conflict with Core Policy 4's protection of family accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 4 of the Slough Strategy 2006-2026Saved Policy H20 of the Local Plan for Slough (2004)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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