®Planning appeal decision
365-367 Romford Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8AA
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
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.
Framework references: 58
Plan policies cited: Policy E10, Policy D5, Policy D4, Policy GG1, Policy S1, Policy S6, Policy SP1, Policy SP2, Policy SP3, Policy SP8
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