Planning appeal decision
13 Romside Place, Romford, RM7 7EE
Planning appeal 3290362 at 13 Romside Place, Romford, RM7 7EE (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 5 January 2023 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would comply with the Nationally Described Space Standard.
Class A, 2no. additional storey with 4 x 2 bed 4 person flats & 4 x 1 bed 2 person flats
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cross D
- Postcode
- RM7 7EE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would comply with the Nationally Described Space Standard
- The effect on the external appearance of the building
- The impact on the amenity of neighbouring premises
- The transport and highways impacts of the proposal
What decided it
The proposal failed to comply with the Nationally Described Space Standard, which is a mandatory requirement under Schedule 2 of the GPDO from 6 April 2021, making it not permitted development.
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