®Planning appeal decision
163 North Street, Barking, IG11 8LA
Planning appeal 3353872 at 163 North Street, Barking, IG11 8LA (London Borough of Barking and Dagenham Council) was dismissed on 8 May 2025 by Inspector Forrett C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would result in the unacceptable loss of industrial floorspace.
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
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Forrett C
- Postcode
- IG11 8LA
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DME1Policy H4Policy H5Policy E7Policy D6Policy D11Policy SP2Policy DMD1Policy T5Policy T7Policy DMT3Policy DMT4Policy D5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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.
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