Planning appeal decision
546-550 Romford Road, London, E12 5AF
Planning appeal 3294288 at 546-550 Romford Road, London, E12 5AF (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 28 July 2022 by Inspector Nilsson A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development satisfies the requirements of the GPDO with regard to being permitted development under Class AB.
the construction of additional floor to provide new dwellings
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nilsson A
- Postcode
- E12 5AF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development satisfies the requirements of the GPDO with regard to being permitted development under Class AB
- If so, whether prior approval should be given, having particular regard to the resulting external appearance of the building and the transport and highways impacts of the development
What decided it
The building was constructed before 1 July 1948, which disqualifies the development from being permitted development under Class AB of the GPDO.
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