Planning appeal decision
Mediterranean, 681 Romford Road, London, E12 5AD
Planning appeal 3332070 at Mediterranean, 681 Romford Road, London, E12 5AD (London Borough of Newham) was dismissed on 10 September 2025 by Inspector Jones R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the vitality and viability of local and town centres.
the erection of a front extension
- Authority
- London Borough of Newham
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jones R
- Postcode
- E12 5AD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the vitality and viability of local and town centres
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The development would have caused unacceptable harm to both the vitality and viability of local and town centres and the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of a nearby Grade II listed building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Newham Local Plan Policy INF5Newham Local Plan Policy SP1Newham Local Plan Policy SP6Newham Local Plan Policy SP7Newham Local Plan Policy S6Newham Local Plan Policy SP3Newham Local Plan Policy SP8London Plan Policy SD6London Plan Policy SD7London Plan Policy D1London Plan Policy D4
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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