Planning appeal decision
98 Felbrigge Road, Ilford, IG3 9XJ
Planning appeal 3299536 at 98 Felbrigge Road, Ilford, IG3 9XJ (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 3 November 2023 by Inspector McGlone A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the period specified in the enforcement notice for compliance falls short of what should reasonably be allowed under section 174(2)(g).
without planning permission, the material change of use of property from dwellinghouse (Use class: C3 to a large house of multiple occupation (Use class: Sui Generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- McGlone A
- Postcode
- IG3 9XJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the period specified in the enforcement notice for compliance falls short of what should reasonably be allowed under section 174(2)(g)
What decided it
The compliance period must allow sufficient time for existing tenants to be given notice and to find alternative accommodation without being rendered homeless, making 10 months for cessation and 12 months overall a proportionate and reasonable timeframe.
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