®Planning appeal decision
6 Pettley Gardens, Romford, RM7 9AB
Planning appeal 3355796 at 6 Pettley Gardens, Romford, RM7 9AB (London Borough of Havering) was allowed on 3 April 2025 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with regard to living accommodation.
the change of use from a dwelling (C3 Use) to a children’s care home (C2 Use)
- Authority
- London Borough of Havering
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- RM7 9AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with regard to living accommodation
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties with reference to potential noise and general disturbance
- Whether the proposal makes adequate provision for vehicle parking
What decided it
The imposition of a condition limiting the care home to a maximum of 2 children resolved the only substantive concern regarding living conditions for future occupiers, allowing the appeal to proceed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 6Policy 7Policy 16Policy 34Policy 24The London Plan Policy H12The London Plan Policy S1The London Plan Policy S2The London Plan Policy T6
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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