Large HMO at 13 Granville Road, Ilford

The proposed change

The application sought retrospective change of use from a children’s home to a large HMO for 18 households and up to 24 residents.

“0249/26 13, Granville Road, Ilford, IG1 4RU Change of use from Children's Home to Large HMO (Sui Generis) for 18 households and a maximum of 24 residents (Retrospective). (summary) (Amended Description).”

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Representations considered

Members considered all representations made by speakers and discussed the need for housing alongside concerns about fly-tipping and enforcement.

“Members noted the application and considered all representations by speakers. They discussed the need for housing but also issues such as fly-tipping, enforcement investigation and rules that had been broken and whether the application was with a view to avoid enforcement action.”

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Ward members spoke

Three ward members spoke against the application.

Members discussed compliance

Members discussed whether rules had been broken and whether the application was intended to avoid enforcement action.

“The Legal Officer reminded Members that it was for them to decide whether the application was policy compliant.”

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The vote

Members voted nine against and two for the recommendation in the report, then discussed their reasons for refusal.

“Members voted on the recommendation on the report and the vote was 9 Against and 2 For. On this basis Members discussed their reasons for refusal. Members proposed, seconded and agreed that this item be adjourned to a future meeting.”

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The application was adjourned

Members agreed to adjourn the application to a future meeting.

“Resolved: That we (i) adjourn the application to a future meeting.”

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