Planning appeal decision
40 Shackleton Way, Beckton, London, E16 2JT
Planning appeal 3302212 at 40 Shackleton Way, Beckton, London, E16 2JT (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 17 February 2023 by Inspector Wilkinson H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing.
the change of use from existing C3 Dwellinghouse to C4 Small House of Multiple Occupation
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wilkinson H
- Postcode
- E16 2JT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the supply of family housing
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to the provision of outside space and a safe means of fire escape
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The loss of a 3-bedroom family dwelling in a borough with a documented shortfall of family housing, combined with the failure to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers regarding outside space and fire escape, outweighed any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H1Policy H4Policy H3Policy GG4Policy H8Policy H10Policy S1Policy S3Policy S6Policy SP1Policy SP2Policy SP3Policy D4Policy D6Policy D12Policy GG1Policy GG3Policy D3Policy D14Policy SP8Policy S2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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