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Notice varied and upheld5 October 20233286888

The Land Known As 7 Argus Close, Romford, RM7 8NJ

Planning appeal 3286888 at The Land Known As 7 Argus Close, Romford, RM7 8NJ (London Borough of Havering) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 5 October 2023 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the breach of planning control alleged in the enforcement notice has occurred as a matter of fact (ground b).

without planning permission, the material change of use of the two storey side extension known as No.7a (approved under application P1477.00), to a separate unit of residential accommodation (Class C3)

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Jones R
Postcode
RM7 8NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the breach of planning control alleged in the enforcement notice has occurred as a matter of fact (ground b)
  • Whether the use of the two storey side extension as a separate unit of residential accommodation had become immune from enforcement action by virtue of four years' continuous use prior to the date of issue of the enforcement notice (ground d)

What decided it

The appellants failed to prove on the balance of probabilities that the use of No.7a as a separate residential unit continued without material interruption for four years prior to 5 November 2017, as the evidence showed significant gaps in occupancy between tenancies.

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