Planning application · Ealing
261114FUL.
12 Woodland Rise Greenford UB6 0RD
Full / Other Planning at 12 Woodland Rise Greenford UB6 0RD, received 13 Mar 2026 — refused on 29 May 2026 (delegated, Giulia Acuto).
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Refused
Outcome
29 May 2026
11 wks
Decision time
3 wks over the 8-week target
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Conditions
not captured
12
Documents
12 linked
129
Objections
1 in support
No
Appeal
none recorded
Record from the Ealing planning register as captured; documents link to the council's own files. Nearby applications are context, not part of this application.
Application
What is it?
Change of Use of a single dwelling (Use Class C3) into House in Multiple Occupation - HMO (Use Class C4) for up to 6 occupants
Reference
261114FUL
Type
Full Application
Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
UB6 0RD
Ward
Council
Received
13 Mar 2026
Target date
8 May 2026
Decision date
29 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Refused
Council register
Reference
261114FUL
Type
Full Application
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Applicant
Agent / consultant
Case officer
Postcode
UB6 0RD
Ward
Council
Received
13 Mar 2026
Target date
8 May 2026
Decision date
29 May 2026
Decision route
Delegated (officer)
Status
Refused
Council register
Documents
What was filed?
Document
Published
View
Documents open on the Ealing portal (the portal needs its documents tab opened first — the link handles that). View the application page ↗
Decision
What happened?
Refused on 29 May 2026, delegated decision by Giulia Acuto — 11 weeks from submission (3 over the 8-week target).
Timeline
Date
Event
13 Mar 2026
Application received
8 May 2026
Statutory target date
29 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Giulia Acuto
13 Mar 2026
Application received
8 May 2026
Statutory target date
29 May 2026
Delegated decision: Refused · Giulia Acuto
Why it was refused
Reason
As stated on the decision notice
1
The proposed development, due to the absence of meaningful communal
space, is likely to lead to overcrowding and a decline in occupants' living
conditions. The proposal would therefore appear to represent an
overconcentration rather than optimisation of the site capacity. As such, it is
contrary to paragraphs 129 and 135 of the NPPF 2024, policies D3 and D6 of the
London Plan 2021 and policy 7B of the Ealing Development Management DPD
2013.
2
The proposed change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to
a 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), in the absence of a suitably sized and functional
shared communal living space, would result in an intensified pattern of
occupation that is not appropriately supported by the internal layout of the
property. This is likely to lead to increased activity, comings and goings and
general use of external areas, which would erode the residential character and
amenity of the surrounding area, which is predominantly characterised by single-
family dwellinghouses. As such, the proposal would fail to respond appropriately
to the prevailing character of the area and would not represent a design-led
optimisation of the site. The development is therefore contrary to Policy D3 of the
London Plan (2021) and Policies 7A and 7.4 of the Ealing Development
Management DPD (2013).
1
The proposed development, due to the absence of meaningful communal
space, is likely to lead to overcrowding and a decline in occupants' living
conditions. The proposal would therefore appear to represent an
overconcentration rather than optimisation of the site capacity. As such, it is
contrary to paragraphs 129 and 135 of the NPPF 2024, policies D3 and D6 of the
London Plan 2021 and policy 7B of the Ealing Development Management DPD
2013.
2
The proposed change of use from a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to
a 6-person HMO (Use Class C4), in the absence of a suitably sized and functional
shared communal living space, would result in an intensified pattern of
occupation that is not appropriately supported by the internal layout of the
property. This is likely to lead to increased activity, comings and goings and
general use of external areas, which would erode the residential character and
amenity of the surrounding area, which is predominantly characterised by single-
family dwellinghouses. As such, the proposal would fail to respond appropriately
to the prevailing character of the area and would not represent a design-led
optimisation of the site. The development is therefore contrary to Policy D3 of the
London Plan (2021) and Policies 7A and 7.4 of the Ealing Development
Management DPD (2013).
Policies cited
D3D6NPPFEaling Development Management DPD 7.4
Public response
Measure
Count
Objections
129
In support
1
Total comments
130
Objections
129
In support
1
Total comments
130
People
Who is involved?
Name
Role
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Applicant — the party who applied, not necessarily the owner
Agent · consultant profile
Case officer — delegated decision
Place
What affects it?
Context around the site — not part of this application. Designations over the site: use the map's designations filter (conservation areas, listed buildings, Article 4, flood risk …). Decisions within 250 metres of the site are listed below — context, not this application.
Other applications within 250 metres (context — nearby, not this application)
No other geocoded decision is recorded within 250 metres.