®Planning appeal decision
Strict Baptist Chapel, 73 Carlisle Road, Romford , Essex , RM1 2QL
Planning appeal 3291541 at Strict Baptist Chapel, 73 Carlisle Road, Romford , Essex , RM1 2QL (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 7 October 2022 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed change of use is acceptable, having regard to the provisions of the development plan that protect social infrastructure.
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
- Postcode
- RM1 2QL
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1 of The Spatial Development Strategy for Greater London (London Plan)Policy 16 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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