®Planning appeal decision
13 East Close, Rainham, RM13 9AJ
Planning appeal 3338914 at 13 East Close, Rainham, RM13 9AJ (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 5 November 2024 by Inspector Harding C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to the standard of accommodation.
house conversion to 1 x 3 bed and 1 x 2 bed apartments scheme
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harding C
- Postcode
- RM13 9AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupiers with regard to the standard of accommodation
- the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The substantial harm to the living conditions of future occupiers, arising from the incompatible vertical stacking of bedrooms and living spaces and the privacy issues with the front-facing bedroom, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply and other modest benefits when assessed against the Framework.
The adverse impacts of granting permission, particularly the substantial harm to future occupiers' living conditions, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefit of housing supply and modest benefits of wheelchair accessibility and economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 7Policy 9Policy 26London Plan Policy D6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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