The Land Known As Land At 172-174 Collier Row Lane, And At The Rear Of 172-174 Collier Row Lane, Romford, RM5 3EZ

Planning appeal 3304750 at The Land Known As Land At 172-174 Collier Row Lane, And At The Rear Of 172-174 Collier Row Lane, Romford, RM5 3EZ (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 23 February 2024 by Inspector Fleming D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission, the material change of use of the land to use for a mixed-use of a retail shop or retail unit within Class E of the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 as amended, dwellings within Class C3 of the same Order and land used for vehicle storage within Class B8 of the same Order

Authority: London Borough of Havering
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Change of use
Inspector: Fleming D
Postcode: RM5 3EZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
whether there is sufficient space to manoeuvre vehicles without detriment to other users of the shared space
whether the development results in an increased risk of flooding
the effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, having regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The development is harmful to the character and appearance of the area, being incongruous and inconsistent with the established suburban character and contrary to Policies 26 and 27 of the Havering Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 26Policy 27Policy 10Policy 23Policy 24Policy 32Policy 13

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