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Dismissed25 November 20223291396

8 Stafford Industrial Estate, Hillman Close, Hornchurch, RM11 2SJ

Planning appeal 3291396 at 8 Stafford Industrial Estate, Hillman Close, Hornchurch, RM11 2SJ (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 25 November 2022 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary with regards to the living conditions of nearby residents in respect of noise and disturbance.

change of use to allow B1(b)(c), B2 & B8 activity without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P0547.13, dated 19 July 2013

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
RM11 2SJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary with regards to the living conditions of nearby residents in respect of noise and disturbance

What decided it

The impulsive and impactive nature of noise from slamming car doors and reversing alarms from commercial vehicles would cause significant harm to nearby residents' living conditions at the proposed extended hours of operation, particularly during early mornings and Bank Holidays.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 7Policy 34Policy 19

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