Planning appeal decision
2 Dartfield's, Romford, Essex, RM3 8DA
Planning appeal 3287823 at 2 Dartfield's, Romford, Essex, RM3 8DA (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 30 June 2023 by Inspector King T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether, on the balance of probability, the use was lawful within the meaning of section 191(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
described as ‘Existing Use of the Property as Six Self-Contained Residential Units
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- King T
- Postcode
- RM3 8DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether, on the balance of probability, the use was lawful within the meaning of section 191(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
What decided it
The tenancy agreements and electrical safety certificates demonstrated that residents were required to share communal cooking facilities, meaning the units were not self-contained and therefore constituted a HMO rather than six self-contained residential units.
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