| 1. | The original dwelling has a gross internal floor space of 96 square metres (from original approved floorplans) or 106 square metres (generous application of measurement method set out in national space standards), which fails to meet the minimum standard of 120 square metres for conversion to HMO contrary to Policy 8 of the Havering Local Plan. The application therefore results in the unacceptable loss of a family dwelling and has an adverse impact on the supply of family housing within the Borough, the loss of which is not adequately justified and which could set an undesirable precedent for similar development in the locality. |
