®Planning appeal decision
143 North Street, Romford, RM1 1ED
Planning appeal 3348502 at 143 North Street, Romford, RM1 1ED (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 28 January 2026 by Inspector Ghafoor A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the mixed use on the character and appearance of the street scene.
Material change of use of premises to mixed use for the sale and display of motor vehicles and use as a hairdresser
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Ghafoor A
- Postcode
- RM1 1ED
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the mixed use on the character and appearance of the street scene
What decided it
The visual harm caused by the design and type of boundary fencing combined with potential highway safety concerns arising from the mixed-use outweighed any benefits, making the development unacceptable in planning terms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 26Policy 27
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
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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