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Notice varied and upheld22 May 20263351504

159-161 Billet Lane, Hornchurch , RM11 1UR

Planning appeal 3351504 at 159-161 Billet Lane, Hornchurch , RM11 1UR (London Borough of Havering) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 May 2026 by Inspector Satheesan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on highway and pedestrian safety.

Change of use from former Car Sales - Sui-Generis Class use to Motor Bike Sales and Repair - Sui-Generis Class use

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Satheesan R
Postcode
RM11 1UR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on highway and pedestrian safety
  • The effect of the development on the living conditions for nearby residential occupiers at Billet Lane and Langham Court, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The demonstrated highway and pedestrian safety risks from motorcycles accessing the site via the zebra crossing and narrow pavement, combined with unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring residential occupiers from repair and servicing activities, conflict with the development plan and cannot be adequately mitigated by conditions or signage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 23 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 24 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy T4 of the London Plan 2021

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