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Dismissed6 February 20233298159

Development Site at 656-666 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5AQ

Planning appeal 3298159 at Development Site at 656-666 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5AQ (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 6 February 2023 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties, with regard to noise and disturbance.

change of use from B1(c) [now Class E(g)] to B2 motor vehicle repairs, maintenance and servicing. With alterations internally and to front elevation

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Marigold O
Postcode
E12 5AQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties, with regard to noise and disturbance
  • whether the proposal complies with the Council's strategy for the distribution of employment uses

What decided it

The absence of a noise assessment and the likely harmful effect of motor vehicle repair noise on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers, particularly those with windows facing the yard, made the proposal unacceptable and in conflict with development plan policies and the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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