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Allowed5 February 20253341485

365-367 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8AA

Planning appeal 3341485 at 365-367 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8AA (London Borough of Newham) was allowed on 5 February 2025 by Inspector Cross D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the quality and standard of accommodation, with due regard to accessible and inclusive design.

proposed alteration, extension and remodelling of Hartley Hotel including upgrade of the existing buildings and their surrounds and construction of two additional wings. without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/00301/FUL, dated 28 September 2022

Authority
London Borough of Newham
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Cross D
Postcode
E7 8AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the quality and standard of accommodation, with due regard to accessible and inclusive design

What decided it

The proposal complies with development plan policies D5 and E10 of the London Plan requiring the highest standards of accessible and inclusive design for visitor infrastructure, and the Council provided no policy or evidential basis to justify the original room mix over the proposed alternative.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy E10Policy D5Policy D4Policy GG1Policy S1Policy S6Policy SP1Policy SP2Policy SP3Policy SP8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 58

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