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Dismissed1 October 20266013035

50 Newark Crescent, Ealing, Park Royal, NW10 7BA

Planning appeal 6013035 at 50 Newark Crescent, Ealing, Park Royal, NW10 7BA (Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation) was dismissed on 1 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed change of use on the housing market and housing provision in the area covered by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation.

a Change of Use from Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Class C4 (House in Multiple Occupation)

Authority
Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
NW10 7BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the proposed change of use on the housing market and housing provision in the area covered by the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation
  • the effects of the proposed change of use on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby housing in the Newark Crescent area, by way of noise and disturbance

What decided it

The loss of two family-sized houses in close proximity within the same terrace in an area with above-average HMO concentration and below-target family housing delivery, combined with the concentrated intensity of use and increased likelihood of noise and disturbance from two HMOs metres apart, would be harmful to housing mix and local amenity.

The Inspector weighed the loss of family housing and harm to amenity against the need for HMO provision across Greater London, but found the adverse effects on housing mix and living conditions in this specific location, particularly given the proximity of the two conversions, to outweigh any benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy H10 of the London PlanPolicy H3 of the OPDC Local PlanPolicy H9 of the London PlanPolicy H7 of the OPDC Local PlanPolicy D5 of the OPDC Local Plan

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More decisions in Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation

The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2026

  1. Dismissed1 October 20266013036
    60 Newark Crescent, Ealing, Park Royal, NW10 7BA
  2. Notice varied and upheld18 September 20253354820
    Centre House St. Leonards Road, London, NW10 6ST
  3. Notice upheld17 January 20253328458
    860A Coronation Road, London, NW10 7PS
  4. Notice upheld14 November 20243326379
    245A Acton Lane, Park Royal, London, NW10 7NR
  5. Allowed18 July 20243333622
    Sandflames , Victoria Road, London, W3 6UP

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