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Permalink Reply by dawnage on February 2, 2014 at 22:00

What are the implications of selling HMOs that have not been granted planning permission? This is up for sale on Woodside Road: http://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/31795877?search_identifier... 

I am staggered that it is seemingly OK to market a property with text including "The building achieves a rental return of £2, 950.00 P.C.M and £35, 400.00 Per annum giving a rental return of 7%. The building does not have planning permission."

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Permalink Reply by dawnage on February 8, 2014 at 17:40

A lack of joined-up thinking somewhere!

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Permalink Reply by Thuranie Aruliah on February 3, 2014 at 15:19

Just thought everyone should know that the owners of 97 Myddleton Road have submitted an appeal against the enforcement notice.  Appeal reference is APP/Y5420C/13/2209872 and 2209869.  If you have already objected to the Council, they will forward objections to the Planning Inspectorate.  Alternatively, we have 4 weeks from the start date to send objections (start date was 27 January).  Contact The Planning Inspectorate, 3/01 Kite Wing, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6PN

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Permalink Reply by Nell Riches on February 3, 2014 at 19:21

Thanks Thuranie.

We would really encourage everyone who has objected and everyone who would like to object further to please please contact the Planning Inspectorate as soon as possible. They need to understand the force of feeling and passion to stop this sort of development in our area.

If the Inspectorate passes this appeal it will be a victory for every unscrupulous landlord on Myddleton Road and will set a precedent where anyone can build whatever they want in their gardens to rake in yet more money through their over-developed properties.

This bungalow has been built without planning permission, connected to the mains water supply etc etc and now rented at £1200pcm! It makes me jump up and down in fury!

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Permalink Reply by Lindsey Berthoud on February 9, 2014 at 12:00

Done. The planning report and analysis from Haringey really is a good read: Officers report here: http://www.planningservices.haringey.gov.uk/portal/servlets/Applica...

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Cowan on March 5, 2014 at 13:23

The officer's report seems very thorough. Here are a few key points from it that could be used in comments:

 

1.       The council officer’s report and local residents have noted that the previous structure was completely demolished. It is therefore clear that the description of the application as being for a refurbishment and upgrading is incorrect. Residents who live locally have clearly stated that the previous structure was a garden shed which appeared to be unused.

 

2.       The council officer’s report notes that there is no evidence of sound proofing and that the electrical wiring is domestic. This suggests that no part of the building would be suitable for use as a recording studio.

 

3.       The councils adopted Unitary Development Plan (Saved Policies 2013) Policy HSG11 lists Myddleton Road as an area  ‘now experiencing problems of extreme parking pressure and a significant adverse effect on residential amenity’ and states that planning permission will not be granted for further conversions in this area. Although this application is not for a conversion, it is logical to apply the same policy since any increase in dwellings on this road will have the same detrimental effect. Myddleton Road is already overcrowded with cramped accommodation, and rubbish is regularly left on the street from the many households who live there. This over-crowding is causing significant harm to the prospects of this street regenerating for the benefit of the local community. I believe that it is putting off potential businesses who might otherwise locate in this area.

 

4.       The property has been seen advertised for rent on Zoopla as a 2 bedroom property. The council officer’s report notes that the property does not meet the ‘Minimum Space Standards’ of the London Plan for a 2 bedroom property (London Plan table 3.3). Since there is no evidence of a recording studio it seems clear that the landlord’s intention is to let the property as a 2 bedroom flat. If the appeal were to be allowed then Myddleton Road would have yet another cramped and therefore poor quality dwelling of which there are already many.

 

5.       The structure is in close proximity to boundary fences, so has restricted daylight and poor outlook. The structure dominates the rear garden of number 97 and has a negative impact on the view from other neighbouring properties. It is contrary to London Plan policies 7.4 and 7.6 which seek to promote good design compatible with local character.

 

In addition, Haringey Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) 3C states:

 

7.3.    The Council will normally refuse planning permission on undeveloped open
green backland space in conservation areas because of the positive
contribution such spaces make to the character and appearance of
conservation areas.

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Permalink Reply by Lindsey Berthoud on February 9, 2014 at 11:35

There are new planning applications in for 90 Myddleton Road, the chip shop that's had the knotweed removed and floor sorted out. To me, it looks like good news. The cover letter says after refitting: "The shop will become a desirable unit that will hopefully be let out quickly." 

http://www.planningservices.haringey.gov.uk/portal/servlets/Applica...

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Permalink Reply by Toby Nation on February 16, 2014 at 14:36

Hi,

 

The We Love Myddlteton Road group is getting off the ground to look at issues exactly like planning control and to create a plan to give the road a sustainable future.

 

For more information or to get involved check out our recent Bowes & Bounds post here.

 

Thanks

Toby

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Permalink Reply by Caroline Simpson on March 12, 2014 at 8:55

Just a quickie.

The application to turn no 51 into 5 units (which it is at present!) was refused in January.  Good.

The officers report, and the summary of all the comments is worth reading.

http://www.planningservices.haringey.gov.uk/portal/servlets/Attachm...

Let us hope they also refuse the application for 3 flats, and encourage the applicant to apply for 2 flats if they wish which, in my view, would be acceptable.

Caroline

 

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Permalink Reply by Caroline Simpson on March 28, 2014 at 18:14

Today. March 28th, I have received three emails with Good News for Myddleton Road.

The planning application for 100 - to make more small flats on the ground floor - has been refused.  HGY/2013/2293

The application for no 51 to make the house into three flats has also been refused.   HGY/2013/1935

And the application for 122 to make extra flats and a rear extension has also been refused.  HGY/2013/1916

All very good news.  Officer reports are worth a read.

Now let us hope that the applicants wont Appeal, and that if they do, the Inspector backs the Council's decisions.  We must keep watch on this.

I look forward to see no 51 being a decent house, or 2 flats, and to the ground floor of no 100 not having people living behind metal shutters with no light.

Caroline

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Permalink Reply by Richard McKeever on August 27, 2014 at 17:23

The results of the Planning Inspectorate's decision on 97 Myddleton Road has been published - read the full story here

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Permalink Reply by amanda wilkes on January 13, 2016 at 11:07

Re: 100 Myddleton Road

this is the landlord behind the development

http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/2374.aspx

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