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Dismissed5 May 20223280840

19 Fitzilian Avenue, Romford, RM3 0QS

Planning appeal 3280840 at 19 Fitzilian Avenue, Romford, RM3 0QS (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 5 May 2022 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The acceptability of the proposed use in respect of increased activity, noise and disturbance on the local character of the area and the living conditions of adjoining and nearby occupiers.

a change of use to Sui Generis for a large HMO for up to 10 people involving internal alterations to allow for the creation of 3 additional bedrooms, addition of cycle storage, and parking space

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Kemmann-Lane T
Postcode
RM3 0QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The acceptability of the proposed use in respect of increased activity, noise and disturbance on the local character of the area and the living conditions of adjoining and nearby occupiers
  • The effect on highway safety and residential amenity arising from the car parking capacity proposed

What decided it

The proposal failed to meet Policy 8 criteria iii and iv due to unacceptable increases in noise and disturbance to neighbours and insufficient on-site car parking provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 8 - Houses in Multiple OccupationHavering Local Plan 2016-2031

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