11B, Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3PH

Planning appeal 3281718 at 11B, Clockhouse Lane, Romford, RM5 3PH (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 9 May 2022 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposed development on living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to the provision of private amenity space and the surrounding environment.

change of use of the first floor of 11b from B1(a) offices to C3 residential - (1 bedroom flat)

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: White P
Postcode: RM5 3PH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposed development on living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to the provision of private amenity space and the surrounding environment
The effects of the proposed development on living conditions for the occupants of flats opposite the proposed entrance and future occupiers of the development, with regard to privacy

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to living conditions of both future occupiers (lack of private amenity space and unsuitable commercial environment) and existing neighbouring occupiers (unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy) significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing supply benefits.

The harm to living conditions of neighbouring occupiers and future occupiers of the development significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of one additional dwelling towards housing supply, when assessed against the policies in the Framework as a whole

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Havering Local Plan 2016-2031 (2021) Policy 7London Plan (2021) Policy D6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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