Planning appeal decision
2 Exeter Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3LA
Planning appeal 3322420 at 2 Exeter Gardens, Cranbrook, Ilford, Essex, IG1 3LA (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 21 December 2023 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.
change of use from a single dwellinghouse into a large HMO for up to 11 people with associated amenity space, cycle parking, waste storage
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- IG1 3LA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
- The living conditions of future occupiers with particular reference to the internal floor space of bedroom 5
What decided it
The proposal would create an unacceptable level of noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers due to the intensive activity generated by 11 independent residents, conflicting with Policy D14 and Policy LP26.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D14 of The London Plan 2021Policy LP26 of the Redbridge Local Plan 2015 – 2030
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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