Planning appeal decision
Internet Gateway Systems, 20 Church Street, Dagenham, RM10 9UR
Planning appeal 3322465 at Internet Gateway Systems, 20 Church Street, Dagenham, RM10 9UR (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 30 January 2024 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the impact of the change of use on the character and sustainability of the Conservation Area.
change of use of the ground floor, from shop within Use Class E1, to a self-contained flat within Class C3
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Felgate J
- Postcode
- RM10 9UR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the impact of the change of use on the character and sustainability of the Conservation Area
- the provision of adequate natural light within all habitable rooms
- the impact on future occupiers of the development arising from noise from other commercial premises
What decided it
The proposed change of use would cause unacceptable harm to the character and sustainability of the Dagenham Village Conservation Area by removing a commercial use that contributes positively to the historic significance of the shopping parade.
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