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Notice upheld26 October 20223279879

253 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4PG

Planning appeal 3279879 at 253 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch, RM12 4PG (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 26 October 2022 by Inspector Fleming D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the stock of family housing in the borough.

without planning permission, the material change of use of the land from a dwelling house into a house in multiple occupation (HMO)

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Fleming D
Postcode
RM12 4PG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the stock of family housing in the borough
  • The living conditions of existing and future occupiers, having regard to the standard of accommodation
  • The living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The loss of a family-sized dwelling in conflict with policies protecting the stock of small family homes, combined with unacceptable internal living conditions that do not meet required standards for HMO accommodation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GG4 of The London PlanPolicy H9 of The London PlanPolicy D3 of The London PlanPolicy D4 of The London PlanPolicy D6 of The London PlanPolicy D13 of The London PlanPolicy D14 of The London PlanPolicy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 8 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 9 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031

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