®Planning appeal decision
112 Highbury Gardens, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8AA
Planning appeal 3264620 at 112 Highbury Gardens, Seven Kings, Ilford, IG3 8AA (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 26 July 2021 by Inspector Biggers P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the living conditions of present and future residents of No 112 in respect of loss of private amenity space, privacy and noise and disturbance.
change of use class of sales/purchase office and rear workshop from C3 to car sales and repair garage sui generis
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Biggers P
- Postcode
- IG3 8AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the living conditions of present and future residents of No 112 in respect of loss of private amenity space, privacy and noise and disturbance
- whether the proposed development would have a detrimental impact on the character of the site and surroundings on Highbury Gardens as a residential area
What decided it
The close juxtaposition of a noisy repair activity with pre-existing residential use, combined with the loss of private amenity space and adverse impact on residential character, cannot be satisfactorily mitigated and outweighs the economic benefits of the business.
The economic benefits and employment provision of the business were outweighed by the significant harm to living conditions of the residential occupants and the adverse impact on the established residential character of Highbury Gardens.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP29Policy LP24Policy LP26Policy LP14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 185Paragraph 130
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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