54 Frederick Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8NJ

Planning appeal 3289612 at 54 Frederick Road, Rainham, Essex, RM13 8NJ (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 29 September 2022 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission, the material change of use of the dwelling to mixed use as a dwelling and as a commercial cattery

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Walker A
Postcode: RM13 8NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
on-street parking provision
the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly as regards noise and disturbance

What decided it

The appellant's management plan with its compulsory appointment system and restricted operating hours, combined with acoustic survey evidence demonstrating noise levels within relevant standards and modest customer trip generation data, demonstrated that the development would not cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions or character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy D3 of the London Plan 2021Policies 7, 23 and 24 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy T6 of the London Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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