Without planning permission, the material change of use of the property, shown outlined in red on the attached plan, from a single dwelling to a mixed use as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) and for short stay accommodation
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Borough Success Rate
In London Borough of Tower Hamlets, approx 23.0% of Change of use appeals are successful. (Sample: 113 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Lewis D
Archive Data: 40 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
20.0%
↓ Strict
National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decisions
Site visit made on 14 January 2026
by Diane Lewis BA(Hons) MCD MA LLM MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 16 March 2026
Appeal Ref: APP/E5900/C/25/3371349 (Appeal A)
Land at 116 Carr Street, London, E14 7SU
• The appeal is made under section 174 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 …