Planning appeal decision
211 Bell Avenue, Romford, RM3 7DB
Planning appeal 3351732 at 211 Bell Avenue, Romford, RM3 7DB (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 20 January 2026 by Inspector Symons G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice are excessive (ground f).
The material change of use of the dwelling from use class C3 to use as a large house in multiple occupation (sui generis)
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Symons G
- Postcode
- RM3 7DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice are excessive (ground f)
- Whether the period for compliance is reasonable (ground g)
What decided it
The enforcement notice's requirements are proportionate to remedying the breach and the compliance period is reasonable, therefore both grounds of appeal fail.
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