Planning appeal decision
32 Hurstleigh Gardens, Clayhill, Ilford, IG5 0RQ
Planning appeal 3340759 at 32 Hurstleigh Gardens, Clayhill, Ilford, IG5 0RQ (London Borough of Redbridge) was dismissed on 17 November 2025 by Inspector Braithwaite J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether sufficient or precise information has been provided to demonstrate that the proposed use of the appeal dwelling would be a Class C3(b) use.
Use of existing dwelling from Class C3(a) dwellinghouse to Class C3(b) care home for five residents aged 16 to 65+ years with non-residential care provision
- Authority
- London Borough of Redbridge
- Appeal type
- ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Braithwaite J
- Postcode
- IG5 0RQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether sufficient or precise information has been provided to demonstrate that the proposed use of the appeal dwelling would be a Class C3(b) use
What decided it
The appellant failed to provide sufficient or precise information to demonstrate that the proposed use would constitute a Class C3(b) use rather than remaining a C3(a) dwellinghouse, leaving critical questions unanswered about the residents' independence and daily activities.
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