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Dismissed9 June 20253355024

155A Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3AR

Planning appeal 3355024 at 155A Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, RM11 3AR (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 9 June 2025 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers by virtue of noise and disturbance.

the change of use from a residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a residential institution for up to 4 children (Use Class C2)

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Leigh C
Postcode
RM11 3AR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers by virtue of noise and disturbance
  • Highway and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The absence of adequate parking provision and the inability to demonstrate that parking demand could be safely accommodated on the highway network without harm to highway and pedestrian safety, given the site's poor public transport accessibility.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6Policy 16Policy 7Policy 34London Plan 2021 Policy S1London Plan 2021 Policy S2London Plan 2021 Policy H12

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