Land at 159 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, IG5 0NZ

Planning appeal 3262178 at Land at 159 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, IG5 0NZ (London Borough of Redbridge) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 September 2022 by Inspector Franks Z, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance and housing mix in the area and the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties.

without planning permission, the material change of use of property from dwellinghouse (Use class: C3) to a large house of multiple occupation (Use class: Sui Generis)

Authority: London Borough of Redbridge
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Franks Z
Postcode: IG5 0NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance and housing mix in the area and the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties
Whether the development provides acceptable living conditions for the occupants of the appeal property
The effect of the development on parking in the area

What decided it

The development fails to provide acceptable living conditions for occupants due to inadequate communal space (20 sq m against required 31 sq m) and causes material harm to the character of the area and neighbouring residents' living conditions through increased occupancy levels.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP6Policy LP26Redbridge Housing Design SPD 2019

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