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Dismissed11 April 20253355065

3 Heath Close, Romford, RM2 5QD

Planning appeal 3355065 at 3 Heath Close, Romford, RM2 5QD (London Borough of Havering) was dismissed on 11 April 2025 by Inspector Warder S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the removal of the planning obligation on the character and appearance of the area, including the Gidea Park Conservation Area.

Change of use from garage to granny annexe (application to discharge planning obligation)

Authority
London Borough of Havering
Appeal type
other · Section 106 Agreement
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Warder S
Postcode
RM2 5QD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the removal of the planning obligation on the character and appearance of the area, including the Gidea Park Conservation Area
  • the effects of the removal of the planning obligation on the living conditions of future occupiers with particular regard to the size of the living space

What decided it

The removal of the planning obligation would create a separate dwelling through plot subdivision that would be harmful to the character and appearance of the conservation area and would result in living accommodation below the minimum size standards required by policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 26 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy 7 of the Havering Local Plan 2016-2031Policy D6 of the London Plan 2021
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 210Paragraph 56

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