6A Roneo Corner, Hornchurch, RM12 4TN

Planning appeal 3297559 at 6A Roneo Corner, Hornchurch, RM12 4TN (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 26 January 2023 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Effect of the proposal on the supply of family housing.

change of use of first floor 1-bed flat from C3 to C4 to create a 4- bed HMO involving loft conversion and addition of rear dormer and change of use of ground floor from Class E to mixed use Classes E retail and C3 residential to create a 1-bed flat to the rear

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Cross D
Postcode: RM12 4TN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Effect of the proposal on the supply of family housing
Living conditions of future residents of the House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) in respect of communal living space and sanitation
Character and appearance of the area
Living conditions of future residents of the ground floor flat with regards to outlook, light and amenity space
Vitality and viability of this Local Centre
Parking provision in the area

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm across multiple policy areas including living conditions, design, town centre vitality and parking provision, with no material considerations to outweigh these harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 8(i)Policy 8(vi)Policy 26Policy 7Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021Policy 13(ii)Policy 13Policy 24

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