Planning appeal decision
104 Clayhall Avenue, Clayhall, , Ilford, IG5 0LF
Planning appeal 3263039 at 104 Clayhall Avenue, Clayhall, , Ilford, IG5 0LF (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 3 June 2021 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character of the surrounding area as a residential neighbourhood of principally single occupancy housing.
change of use from dwelling to a supported living home
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- IG5 0LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character of the surrounding area as a residential neighbourhood of principally single occupancy housing
- Whether the property and location are appropriate for a supported living home
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet the qualifying conditions in Redbridge Local Plan Policy LP4 for supported living accommodation, particularly the lack of clarity on need, client group, and management, combined with the loss of a large family dwelling in an area where such housing is the dominant characteristic and in significant demand.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP2ePolicy LP4Policy LP4aPolicy LP4cPolicy LP4dPolicy LP4f
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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