The Refuse Container Unloading Jetty, Rainham Landfill Site, Coldharbour Lane, Rainham, RM13 9YQ

Planning appeal 3289582 at The Refuse Container Unloading Jetty, Rainham Landfill Site, Coldharbour Lane, Rainham, RM13 9YQ (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 12 June 2024 by Inspector Parkin A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal is suitable to be determined under s73 of the Act.

the permanent retention of the jetty, and associated infrastructure, together with a change of use of it to allow continued use in association with the Landfill and use in association with the Rainham Lagoons restoration project and as a marine logistics hub without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P0995.17, dated 2 February 2018

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: minerals-waste · Other minor developments
Inspector: Parkin A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal is suitable to be determined under s73 of the Act
whether the proposal would adversely affect the Inner Thames Marshes SSSI and other nearby SSSIs
whether the proposal would adversely affect the designated AQMA containing the appeal site
whether the proposal would adversely affect the recreational use of the area

What decided it

The lack of substantive evidence demonstrating that the significantly increased vehicle movements would not cause unacceptable harm to local air quality, the Inner Thames Marshes SSSI and other nearby SSSIs, and the recreational use of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 12Policy 18Policy 30Policy 33Policy 34
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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