Planning appeal decision
The Land Known As 26 Penerley Road, Rainham, RM13 9HD
Planning appeal 3277402 at The Land Known As 26 Penerley Road, Rainham, RM13 9HD (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 15 September 2023 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, particularly as regards noise and disturbance from comings and goings.
without planning permission the material change of use of the garage to use for the Chiropody business
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Change of use
- Inspector
- Walker A
- Postcode
- RM13 9HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupiers, particularly as regards noise and disturbance from comings and goings
- parking provision and highway safety
What decided it
Conditions restricting the use to Chiropody business operated only by the residential occupier during limited hours, combined with the modest scale of activity and adequate parking provision, would prevent any adverse impact on neighbouring living conditions or highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 12Policy 23Policy 24Policy 26Policy 34
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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