®Planning appeal decision
163 North Street, Barking, IG11 8LA
the demolition of existing warehouse, change of use of land from industrial (Use Class B2) to mixed-use residential led development (mixed Use Class E and Use Class C3) comprising of 5 storey building that would create 2x commercial units on the ground floor, 4x self-contained residential flats on upper floors together with all other associated works
- Authority
- London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Forrett C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would result in the unacceptable loss of industrial floorspace
- whether the proposal would provide for suitable living conditions for its future occupants with particular regard to the standard of accommodation and access
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 157-159 North Street with particular regard to outlook and potential noise and disturbance from the rear amenity space associated with the commercial unit
- whether the proposal would provide suitable refuse and cycle parking facilities
- whether the proposal would provide inclusive facilities for all
What decided it
The significant harm to the living conditions of occupiers of the adjoining first and second floor flats at Britania Court through poor outlook and loss of daylight substantially and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery.
The harm to the living conditions of occupiers of the adjoining flats at Britania Court through poor outlook and loss of light weighed very heavily against the proposal and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits from construction and occupation.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DME1, Policy H4, Policy H5, Policy E7, Policy D6, Policy D11, Policy SP2, Policy DMD1, Policy T5, Policy T7, Policy DMT3, Policy DMT4, Policy D5
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