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Allowed28 November 20243342564

13 Devonshire Road, Havering, Hornchurch, RM12 4LG

Planning appeal 3342564 at 13 Devonshire Road, Havering, Hornchurch, RM12 4LG (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 28 November 2024 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby occupiers.

change of use from C3(A) single dwelling house to C2 (care of up to four children aged between 8 and 18)

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Miles H
Postcode
RM12 4LG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby occupiers
  • The quality of accommodation for future occupiers
  • Highway safety

What decided it

The proposed development would operate similarly to an existing large family household and would not cause unacceptable harm to living conditions of neighbours or future occupiers, with impacts on highway safety capable of being managed through conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6Policy 7Policy 24Policy 34London Plan Policy H12London Plan Policy S1London Plan Policy S2London Plan Policy T6

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