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Planning permission granted25 May 20233301693

The Land Known As Grangewood Transport Cafe, New Road, Rainham, RM13 9PH

Planning appeal 3301693 at The Land Known As Grangewood Transport Cafe, New Road, Rainham, RM13 9PH (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 25 May 2023 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the canopy extension on the character and appearance of the host building and the wider area.

without planning permission, the enlargement of the café shop front with a canopy extension, in the approximate area hatched red on the attached plan

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Griffin E
Postcode
RM13 9PH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the canopy extension on the character and appearance of the host building and the wider area

What decided it

The canopy extension's functional design, modest scale, and integration with the café building and surroundings mean it does not harm character and appearance and complies with relevant design policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan (2016-2031)Policy D4 of the London Plan 2021Policy D5 of the London Plan 2021Policy D1 of the London Plan 2021Policy D8 of the London Plan 2021Policy GG1 of the London Plan 2021Policy GG2 of the London Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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