41 New Road, Rainham, RM13 8DR

Change of Use to Sui Generis (Hot-Food Takeaway) from Use Class E(a). installation of an extractor flue pipe and shop front change

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Cryan M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the site is a compatible location for the proposed use, having regard to the planned strategic residential redevelopment of the area, and the loss of residential floorspace
The effect of the proposed development on living conditions for nearby residential occupiers (including future residents), with particular regard to noise disturbance caused by customers and vehicles

What decided it

The proposed use is incompatible with the planned strategic residential redevelopment of the Rainham and Beam Park Strategic Development Area as set out in Policy 2 of the Havering Local Plan, and would cause significant noise harm to neighbouring residential occupiers.

Plan policies cited: Policy 2 HLP, Policy 3 HLP, Policy 7 HLP, Policy 26 HLP, Policy 34 HLP, Policy D3 London Plan 2021, Policy SD10 London Plan 2021, Policy D14 London Plan 2021, Policy T6 London Plan 2021

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