®Planning appeal decision
3-7 Billet Lane, HORNCHURCH, RM11 1TS
Conversion of residential accommodations above shop No. 3-7 Billet Lane into a 4no. Self-Contained Flats (2No. Studio & 2No. 1x Bed) with loft conversion incorporating a rear dormer for No. 5-7 Billet Lane
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Burnham T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the flat within the roofspace (Flat 4) would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers
What decided it
The absence of any quality or usable amenity space for Flat 4 occupiers, which conflicts with SPD guidance and Policy DC61, constitutes a significant adverse impact that outweighs the modest housing and economic benefits.
the adverse impacts of poor living conditions and lack of amenity space significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply
Framework references: 219, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy D61, Policy DC61
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.