55 limerick gardens, Cranham, Upminster, Essex, RM14 1HZ

described on the planning application form as “Convert existing detached garage to part beauty salon with small area retained for storage. New internal wall erected to separate salon from storage area. The garage already has an electricity supply, but will require a supply of hot and cold water, drainage will be connected to existing pipes in garden. Walls of beauty salon will be insulated and a new garage door, glazed entry door and window will be fitted

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Cross D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on parking and highway safety
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regards to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would lead to unacceptable harm to parking provision and highway safety, and significant harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions through noise and disturbance, contrary to the development plan.

Plan policies cited: DC33, DC62, D3, D1, D4, DC61

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