®Planning appeal decision
Strict Baptist Chapel, 73 Carlisle Road, Romford , Essex , RM1 2QL
Demolition of the existing building with the construction of a 2 No x 4 bedroom, semi-detached dwellings with rear gardens, on-site car parking and cycle/waste storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cowley R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed change of use is acceptable, having regard to the provisions of the development plan that protect social infrastructure
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos 69, 71 and 75 Carlisle Road, with regard to light
What decided it
The unjustified loss of social infrastructure combined with significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours, which significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The modest housing benefits and temporary construction employment were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the unjustified loss of social infrastructure, harm to character and appearance, and harm to living conditions of neighbouring residents, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy S1 of The Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London (London Plan), Policy 16 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031, Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031, Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.