Application for a lawful development certificate for the use of a house as a HMO

In this case, our client had been renting out his property in Enfield as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for a period of more than ten years. A HMO in use class C4 is residential accommodation for up to six individuals from at least two households. The use did not have planning permission but […]

Planning application for the change of use of a dwelling to a smaller HMO (Class C4)

Like many councils, Enfield has removed permitted development rights to convert a single family dwelling into a smaller HMO (shared accommodation for between 3 and 6 residents). The rights are removed through an Article 4 direction that was introduced in 2012. That doesn’t mean smaller HMOs cannot be created at all, it just means you […]

Appeal against a refusal of prior approval for a larger home extension (with a depth of 6 metres)

We win dozens of appeals for single-storey rear extensions each year. We are particularly successful with appeals against refusals of prior approval for larger home extensions (extensions of up to 6 metres deep on a terraced or semi-detached house and up to 8 metres on a detached house). In the last two months, we won […]

Appeal against a refusal of planning permission for a rear dormer with front roof lights

This is one of several successful appeals we have handled following refusals of planning permission for dormer roof extensions. For advice on what to do after a refusal, see our guidance on refused planning permission for dormer roof extensions. Some council planning decisions are just simply, straight-forwardly, obviously unfair. Take this one as an example. […]